Many factors contributed to the deterioration of the character Macbeth, of which three will be discussed. These three components are: the prophecies given by the three witches, the influence and manipulation of Lady Macbeth, and the character flaws of Macbeth. Combined, these factors caused the inevitable deterioration of Macbeth’s character, resulting in his descent into madness. To explain how these three components worked together to cause the downfall of Macbeth, each factor will be …showed first 75 words of 1099 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1099 total…aided his degeneration, as they worked against him from the beginning. Fighting these factors as a unified element would have been as impossible as an attempt to swim against a wild currant. These violent, merciless waters represent the three factors which worked against Macbeth. Together, these elements formed an intense power which left Macbeth at it’s complete and undeniable mercy. Macbeth was but a pawn in the hands of fate. The checkmate? Complete madness.