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Corruption in Macbeth
Power has the ability to destroy one's nature. Thus, making one capable to do many things he would not normally do, unless power has been an influence. Once Macbeth realizes that he has power, he becomes a person of corruption. This power he attains allows him to commit many sins in order to become King of Scotland. In Macbeth, a play by William Shakespeare, Macbeth corrupts through power, guilt, and ambition.
Macbeth, with his desire to achieve a particular goal, plans to be the most powerful person in Scotland. Macbeth fights on Scotland's side and kills Macdonwald. King Duncan tells to "go pronounce his present death, and with his former title greet Macbeth" (Shakespeare I.ii.63-65). King Duncan hears of Macbeth's powerful and noble qualities and crowns him the new Thane of Cawdor. Macbeth kills King Duncan, which leaves an empty spot for a new King. He has "done the deed" and there is a very loud "noise" (Shakespeare II.ii.19). He is......

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