Justin Enriquez

Brit. Lit. /Comp.

READING BLOG: Using your Timed Writing elaborate on your answer using evidence from the text.

12 December 2013

Meant to be or adjusted to be?

            In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, fate plays a significant role in showing a character’s progression. In this case, I will utilize Macbeth to illustrate how his progression was formed by fate. For example, Macbeth’s progression was best portrayed by is accumulated desire for power throughout the play. He has no limits as to what he will do in order to secure his throne as king. In addition, Macbeth feels destined to become king and is even more believed by his wife, Lady Macbeth. Therefore, Macbeth progressed throughout the play due to fate.

            One example in proving Macbeth’s progression due to fate is when it is revealed to him by the witches that he will become king. This occurs in Act 1, Scene 3. In this instance, the witches spark ambition in Macbeth thus leading to his selfish power hungry acts. Moreover, this revelation illustrated Macbeth’s fate to be king and gave Macbeth a start to his journey of needing to accomplish being king by any means necessary.

            As one has just read, fate plays a significant role in showing a character’s progression in Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The character utilized here was Macbeth which as one could see progressed due to fate. As seen in Act 1, Scene 3 I portrayed Macbeth’s progression due to fate. Therefore, Macbeth does progress throughout the play due to fate.