TitlePeople who find their way to great power usually lead to their own downfall. Macbeth's ambition to become king leads him to kill the current King Duncan and take the throne. Macbeth's fear of being dethroned drives him to kill anyone who gets in his way. As suspicion grows, people's loyalty falters and this leads to his imminent doom. In Shakespeare's play Macbeth, Macbeth leads to his own downfall. Macbeth's paranoia and guilt following his murders are major factors leading to his downfall. Macbeth sees Banquo's ghost and shows his fear by exclaiming: "Therefore, horrible shadow! So it’s an unreal mockery! (Shakespeare 3.4.128) This scene occurs after Macbeth kills Banquo and arouses people's suspicions. People are wary of his usurping behavior. This quote marks a major turning point since his inappropriate behavior alerts the nobility around him that something is wrong. Macbeth's paranoia is also seen when, "in pious rage, the two delinquents tear apart those who were slaves to drink and slaves to sleep ?...