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Macbeth Guilty of Muder

Macbeth's Ambition

- Macbeth's ambition and thirst for power consume him from the beginning.

- He commits the act of killing the king due to his desire for power.

- Despite his loyalty to the king, the ambition worries the speaker.

- The speaker seeks to remove any compassion hindering Macbeth's path to greatness.

- Macbeth's ambition clouds his judgement and moral compass.

- His inability to resist power is a significant flaw.

- These flaws ultimately seal Macbeth's fate.

The Manipulation of Macbeth

-Lady Macbeth admits to manipulating Macbeth's ambition but denies executing the murderous act.

- Macbeth initially hesitates to act upon the words of the witches.

- The speaker persuades Macbeth to seize the crown through any means necessary.

- Ultimately, the responsibility for the murders lies with Macbeth as he embraces the darkness and lets ambition blind him to the consequences of his actions.

- Macbeth kills Banquo and his sons out of fear for his throne.

- Macbeth sends the speaker a letter explaining his plan to kill King Duncan.

- The speaker claims they merely planted the seed of ambition and their words do not make them guilty of the murder of King Duncan.

- Macbeth allowed the witches to manipulate him, leading to his tragic choices.

Macbeth's Inescapable Conscience

- After killing King Duncan, Macbeth is tormented by overwhelming guilt and remorse.

- He questions if even the vastness of the ocean could cleanse his hands of the blood he has shed.

- The speaker, possibly Lady Macbeth, also experiences guilt and attempts to wash away the imaginary stains of Duncan's death.

- Macbeth's conscience haunts him day and night, reflecting his culpability for the crime.

- The speaker struggles with remorse but serves as evidence of their innocence, as they did not physically commit the murder.

- Macbeth is torn between having a conscience and being consumed by his crimes.

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