Ethical Issues In Macbeth

This decision is entirely unethical as it is not fair or just for anyone, as well as being a heinous act of tyranny (Hopper). Macbeth then suffers the consequence of causing his own demise. When Macduff learns of the tragedy that has befallen his family he bolsters his strength and offers the challenge, “Bring thou this fiend of Scotland and myself. Within my sword’s length set him; if he ‘scape, Heaven forgive him too.” (Macbeth IV. iii. No line). In killing Macduff’s family Macbeth enrages Macduff, and solidifies his opinion of Macbeth’s tyranny and his determination to dethrone Macbeth by killing him (Macbeth IV. iii. No line).

Throughout the story Macbeth also makes many other unethical decisions, such as ordering the murder of his friend Banquo and his son (Macbeth III. i. No line). This decision is unethical as Macbeth is not only attempting to murder his friend, but also is doing it based on his own fears and insecurities as king (Macbeth III. i No line). Macbeth’s desire to murder Banquo and his son only benefitted Macbeth in his hope to reign as king without opposition, it did not offer anything to the people he ruled, or anyone else (Hopper). The guilt of killing again truly begins Macbeth’s downfall.

The growth and development of everyone is different in one form or another, and this can cause conflicting views. To every dispute there are a multiple of factors that play into the result. This could include education, religion, or social status. Basic moral judgement may not always be defined by the same traits. Even though an individual may intend to do a good thing, someone may unintentionally come to harm. The unwavering issue with ethics is the inability to have them uniformly implemented. As long as there are differences in opinions there will always be conflict in the world, and the view of one’s ethics is truly in the eye of the