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William Shakespeare's Macbeth is a tragic play. Gradually throughout the play's sequence, Macbeth's actions become increasingly more wicked and evil. The real focus is how and why Macbeth changed so drastically. The three witches predictions or prophesies had a traumatic effect on him that slowly began his steep downfall.
In the beginning of the play, Macbeth was the trust-worthy Thane of Glamis. He was respected from high ranking people for his military achievements. "For brave Macbeth - Well deserves that name!" (Act 1 Scene 1 Line 16) What is so puzzling is how he could have flipped from this loyal man to the wicked king in the end. It all began with the prophesies from the three weird sisters.
"All hail Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Glamis. All hail Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor! All hail to Macbeth! Thou shalt be king hereafter!" (Act I Scene 3 Line 49-51)
Macbeth was completely shocked at this. Macbeth was confused at how he could be Thane of Cawdor when......

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