Question

Think about Macbeth’s position at the conclusion of Act III. In what ways has his ambition, which allowed him to obtain the Scottish throne in the first place, begun to be detrimental to him? Cite specific examples from the play in your response.

Answer 1

I can't give specific examples. but if you have access to the play, then you might be able to add them in.. But, I'll help the best I can. MacBeth was guilty and it was eating him alive. He killed his King (who was also his cousin), and his best friend. So, now he is paranoid that someone will do the same to him. He thinks people know his secret and he thinks that they are watching him... Hope this helps!!

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

The apparition of Banquo's ghost affects Macbeth deeply and significantly. Macbeth as the king is now to enjoy the pleasures of his throne, however, whether it be his conscience or his mere madness, he deals with ghostly images of his past beloved friend and causes him moral pain. He found the destiny that he created out of the three witches' prophecies and in order to do that the noble Macbeth we see at the beginning of the play turns into a corrupt man in the course of the play who even Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft, sees that Macbeth is a wicked king who "loves for his own ends" in spite of all the harm that he causes to others.