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The character of Macbeth is not an easy one to understand. Macbeth is first presented as a mature man, successful in certain fields of activity, and enjoying a fortunate reputation. ... Macbeths character is made out of potentialities and the environment, and no one, not even Macbeth, can realize all of his excessive self-love. Macbeth is determined by a desire for temporal and irregular good.
Macbeth is driven in his conduct by an immense desire for worldly honors; his self emulation lies in buying golden opinions from all sorts of people. One must not deny Macbeth a human complexity of motives. For example, his fighting in Duncans service is magnificent and courageous followed by praise from the captain who says: "Brave Macbeth ",When Duncan hears the news he adds: o valiant cousin "and "Noble Macbeth ". Macbeth also rejoices in the success that awards his efforts in battle. ... Macbeth says, "The service and the loyalty I owe, in doing it, pays itself." While Macbeth destroys Duncans enemies, such motives work but is masked in his awareness of more self-motivated urges.
Macbeth by nature violently demands rewards. Macbeth fights courageously so he may be reported as a "valors minion" and "Bellonas bridegroom." Macbeth values success because it brings fame, new titles, and royal favor. As long as these variable goods fulfill his desires, which is the case until he covets the kingship, Macbeth is an honorable gentleman.
Approximate Word count = 1109
Approximate Pages = 4.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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