The Tragedy Of Macbeth

The narrative explores the destructive effects of unchecked ambition through the character of Macbeth, a valiant Scottish general who becomes consumed by a prophecy from witches predicting his rise to kingship. Spurred by his wife's encouragement, he murders King Duncan to seize the throne, leading to overwhelming guilt and paranoia. As Macbeth spirals into tyranny, he commits further atrocities to maintain his power, ultimately plunging both him and Lady Macbeth into madness and death amidst a backdrop of chaos and conflict.