The great Shakespearean tragedy Macbeth is a tale of deceit and treachery. One of Shakespeare's shortest plays, it is also one of his finest. The tragedy is about a Scottish Thane, Macbeth, Thane of Glamis, who, seemingly according to a prophecy of witches, becomes Thane of Cawdor, and King (King through treachery of course). And because Macbeth has gained his throne through treacherous ways, he loses it, just as soon as he gains it. Who or what brought about the downfall of Macbeth? It could be a combination of many people, Macbeth himself, Lady Macbeth and the witches. Where does the bla…
