The statement 'Macbeth was basically a good man led into evil ways' is one I agree with, to a certain extent. His evilness certainly progressed throughout the play, but his influences from the witches and Lady Macbeth and degree of goodness at the start is debatable. I shall also discuss the reasons for his destruction, which ties in the plays themes - for example ambition, order and disorder and guilt and conscience.
The play opens with a scene of disorder - lightning and a coven of witches. This really sets the scene for the rest of the play. The disorder finally reflects on Macbeth,…
