Macebth: Power of Knowledge In William Shakespeare's Macbeth the protagonist is lured to murder the king, Duncan, by the desire for power, an appetite whetted by witch's prophecies and his wife's encouragement. But when he reaches the kingship, he finds himself insecure. He attempts to remove threats that decrease his security, including his companion Banquo and his son Fleance, prophesied to be king. His lords grew angry and revolt successfully, after witches lure Macbeth into a false sense of security by further foretelling. In Macbeth, we see that, despite appearances of paradox, man's goals of comfort and power are forever encouraged by the influences of others. Macbeth is much more than a one-dimensional villain. Before the murders, he is portrayed as a brave and loyal soldier. It is up to the audience to decide how much he is influenced by the witches' prophecie....

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