Q: What Are The Reasons For Macbeth’S Downfall As Represented In Shakespeare’S Text And In The Polanski’S Film Version?
Macbeth’s downfall is essentially caused by his vaulting ambitions and fatal flaw in his personality, while other external factors also contribute to his self-destruction. The witches, Lady Macbeth and fate all contribute to Macbeth’s downfall by fuelling his climbing ambition. This is conveyed through both Shakespeare’s text and Polanksi’s film.
Macbeth’s vaulting ambition and tragic flaw are the principal factors, which lead to his downfall by gradually destroying his conscience and reputation. Macbeth is seen as a noble hero before his ambition takes over, reflected in the hyperboles, “For brave Macbeth – well he deserves that name – Disdaining Fortune, with his brandished steel, Which smoked with bloody execution, Like Valour’s minion,…”. This exaggerates and emphasises that Macbeth was well respected, and was depicted as a courageous, valiant and worthy gentleman, before his ambition takes over. Macbeth’s ambitions begin to arise after he is......
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