How Does Shakespeare Use Power In Macbeth

In today’s world power can be very corruptible in so many ways, shapes, and forms. The expression power corrupts is one of many themes in the story of Macbeth. Maybe power isn’t corruptible, maybe it’s the person that uses their power to control others in a way that only creates a good impact for themselves. This also makes them corruptible without noticing, and it makes them a bit heartless. The theme that power corrupts expresses its way through Macbeth is when: Macbeth’s wife plans all of the killings in order to possess power, and also when Macbeth becomes a complete murderer in order to maintain his power and titles.

The theme of power used by the narrator, Shakespeare showcases several types of power in the storyline, for example, Psychological, Verbal and Physical through different variations. These are ideas that are made by Shakespeare to present power in Macbeth through various adjectives and verbs and language features. I believe the Events, Characters, and events are closely related and have some linkage to one another. Shakespeare presents physical Power through the temperament of Macbeth in the play when Macbeth laughs at his luck and chops macdonwald, who apparently didn 't have enough time to say goodbye nor shake hands before Macbeth split him open in his jawbone from the navel to which he stuck on the wall. This is quoted in Act 1 Scene 2,

“It is not power that corrupts but fear. Fear of losing power corrupts those who wield it and fear of the scourge of power corrupts those who are subject to it.” - Aung San Suu Kyi Power corrupts. After individuals come into a position of power, control becomes second nature to them. They find it excruciatingly strenuous to relinquish the authority they have.

Today, the issue of the corruptive nature of power is an important one, as seen in our current presidential election. This issue is also present in the book Macbeth by William Shakespeare. We chose to do a children's picture book in order to illustrate the theme of the destruction nature of power, using specific characters and parts of scenes. With focus on the main character, Macbeth, and minor characters such as Lady Macbeth, Banquo, and Duncan, it allows us to devote most of the book to the characters that affected and were affected by power the most. We actually included every scene within the play in a condensed format so that we could keep all of the negative aspects of power while still keeping it accessible to children.

Macbeth’s unnecessary evil and abuse of power by William Shakespeare, to what control does Macbeth have over his actions? His wife Lady Macbeth has influenced Macbeth throughout the book, He continues to murder because of his wife’s actions and her feel for power. Macbeth has little control of his actions, love is a powerful thing and makes people do foolish things and Macbeth “pursuing to murder those people because of what his wife” is a perfect example of that. Lady Macbeth has been an influential character throughout the story portraying the manipulation of Macbeth. Macbeth was a great hero loved by most and hated by some

The theme of power heavily proved superior against other themes in the story as it influenced the protagonist’s morals and actions. In “Macbeth” by Shakespeare, there were three cases where Macbeth is driven to do something questionable by his lust for authority. After being given his three prophecies, his lust grows exponentially and he pushes himself to act heedlessly on it. His first act of rashness was when he thinks about killing the king to become one. Next, he was unhappy with where his fate led him once more, thus he tries to tamper with fate and lastly, Macbeth stupidly goes to the witches’ cave to seek guidance to protect his reign despite it being dangerous and unreliable.

Throughout history many leaders have had large amounts of power that eventually led to their fall because of poor decisions that were influenced by others. In Macbeth by William Shakespeare, the main character, Macbeth is a nobleman to King Duncan. During this play Macbeth has a chance to take the place of King Duncan. When Macbeth’s wife Lady Macbeth finds out she soon gets involved in immoral ways. Shakespeare is trying to show that people that have a chance at power can be manipulated into doing wrong things by those around them causing their downfall.

The use of propaganda has been visualized by decades of world history. In this era, if you want to get in touch with someone, that individual can be a phone call or text away. Our generation has become sustainable towards having so much power--enough to influence an entire society by social media. Throughout the Shakespearean tragedy Macbeth the play demonstrates despotism and dramatic character development. It visualizes how narcissism, greed, and fraud is introduced once power gets into the wrong hands.

The Future Controlling the Present Throughout history, readers have been introduced to power hungry characters such as Julius Caesar and Sauron from the Lord Of The Rings. Macbeth is no exception. First performed in 1606, William Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth is centered around Macbeth, a Thane in Scotland, who is shown a glimpse of the future thus resulting in his wanting to make that future a reality. Throughout the tragedy, Macbeth is in a constant struggle on who is in control of his life, but more importantly his actions.

A common theme in Macbeth is that power and corruption come hand in hand. Frequently, people with power lie and go against the better welfare of their people. Tragic hero, Macbeth, and political mastermind, Joseph Stalin, end up corrupted by trying to control and obtain power. They both wanted power and superiority so they did everything they could to get higher and higher on the totem pole.