Change of Macbeth in Macbeth by William Shakespeare Throughout the play, the character of Macbeth changes from good to evil. As an audience, we have many opportunities to observe how he changes and the influences that help bring about the change in character. Shakespeare also uses dramatic devices to highlight Macbeth's change. In this essay, I will explore the influences that Macbeth was exposed to and the effect that Shakespeare's use of dramatic devices has on the audience's consciousness. It is clear from the beginning of the play that Macbeth is a courageous war hero. He is also the king's cousin. He may simply be tired of being just a war hero and may be tempted by the idea of ​​being more than Thane or even King. Ambition may have motivated him. In Act 1, Scene 3, the three witches greet Macbeth as Thane of Cawdor, Glamis and finally King. When Macbeth hears the witch's prophecy, we see how willing he is to believe it. Later in the scene, Macbeth is actually announced as Thaneof Cawdor. In a soliloquy, Macbeth reflects on what the witches have predicted: “This supernatural solicitation cannot be bad, it cannot be good. If I am sick, why did she give me guarantees of success starting with a truth? » At this point, Macbeth tries to convince himself that there is nothing wrong with this. what happened was that if it was bad, nothing good would have come out of it. He then said: “If chance wants me to be king, then chance will crown me without me moving. » From this quote we can see that Macbeth is willing to let fate take its course and accepts that what will be will be... middle of paper ...... eth character change I believe it It was his wife, LadyMacbeth, who had the greatest effect on Macbeth and his actions. Although Macbeth's ambition caused him problems, he realized his flaw and was able to control it until Lady Macbeth intervened. Although I would probably be correct in saying that the witches were behind all the events in the play and had informed Macbeth of his future, it was not until he spoke to Lady Macbeth that she informed him said to act accordingly. If he hadn't, he almost would have it was certainly left to fate. Fear and insecurity arguably played the smallest role in Macbeth's descent into iniquity, although they were present for the majority of the play. Lady Macbeth herself was truly evil due to her own formal will and lust for royalty. She had an immense effect on Macbeth.