Macbeth
The tragic downfall of Macbeth was not determined by one single cause. ... Lady Macbeth is an outer force that pushes Macbeth towards the bloody deeds. ... Three weird sisters are preparing a surprise for Macbeth, surprise that will eventually cost him life and the salvation of his soul. Witches predictions play very important role in leading Macbeth to the evil deeds. ... They trick Macbeth making him to believe that he was fated to be king by promising him the title of thane of Cawdor and fulfilling this promise. After this almost impossible prediction becomes true Macbeth decides that he should become king as well. ... " Not only they make Macbeth thinking about murdering Duncan; they also bring him to the decision to kill Banquo and his son by saying that Banquos children will be kings. Throughout the whole play dark supernatural powers trick and deceive Macbeth. ... " These predictions give Macbeth confidence to murder more victims, so that he has got absolutely no hope left for retaining any virtues and opportunity of remedy. After the witches awaken Macbeths desires of becoming king, his wife begins to push Macbeth towards the real act of murdering Duncan. Lady Macbeth thinks she knows exactly what Macbeth wants--becoming a king--and decides that she has to force her husband to do what he would never do without her support--to kill Duncan. ... She wants Macbeth to be king; she wants glory for him, not for herself.