In many ways, Macbeth's ambitions to gain power and also to keep power tested him mentally and physically. One could buy into the notion that Macbeth failed most of the tests that he faced. The first test starts to develop when the witches approach Macbeth. The second witch says, ‘All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, thane of Cawdor’ (p.36) and the third witch proclaims, ‘All hail, Macbeth! That shalt be king hereafter’ (p.36). The predictions from the witches ultimately plant an idea Macbeth's feeble mind. After he is crowned thane of Cawdor he begins to ponder the idea of his reign as king. This idea of a higher power plays on Macbeth’s mind. Although Macbeth knows that the only way he can achieve this higher power is by killing king Duncan. At one stage, Macbeth sees a dagger floating in front of his
In many ways, Macbeth's ambitions to gain power and also to keep power tested him mentally and physically. One could buy into the notion that Macbeth failed most of the tests that he faced. The first test starts to develop when the witches approach Macbeth. The second witch says, ‘All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, thane of Cawdor’ (p.36) and the third witch proclaims, ‘All hail, Macbeth! That shalt be king hereafter’ (p.36). The predictions from the witches ultimately plant an idea Macbeth's feeble mind. After he is crowned thane of Cawdor he begins to ponder the idea of his reign as king. This idea of a higher power plays on Macbeth’s mind. Although Macbeth knows that the only way he can achieve this higher power is by killing king Duncan. At one stage, Macbeth sees a dagger floating in front of his