Part one of term paper
People everyday are faced with decisions. The way one decides to act on these determines the outcome of the days in their life. In Shakespeare's tragedy MacBeth, the characters are develops so their decisions determine their fate. In the play, MacBeth's downfall is influenced by the three witches' prophecies, his wife Lady MacBeth, and th ...

Part two of term paper
... the Thane of Cawdor is still alive. Shortly after he is told these statements which he can not believe to be true, MacBeth begins to wonder if he, one day, will become king. "Glamis and Thane of Cawdor! The greatest is behind" (Act I scene 3 line 133). The truth in this prophecy leads MacBeth to ill thoughts as to what is in store for him and how he can achieve becoming king. King Duncan names his son, Malcolm, heir to the Scottish throne. This action reduces the chance for MacBeth to become ...