essay Shakespeare

‘Shakespeare presents us with the idea that Macbeth, alone is responsible for his actions.’ Discuss this view, supporting your answer with suitable reference to the play, Macbeth.

In your essay, you might wish to consider:

• To what extent was Macbeth influenced by the weird women?
• Does Lady Macbeth share some of the blame for Macbeth’s actions?
• Was Macbeth destined to be evil, or did outside influences cause him to become evil?
• How does Macbeth change throughout the play?
• What is Macbeth’s fatal flaw and how does it drive him?
• Is his behavior in the play always seen as evil, or do we ever see another side to him?
Does his guilt help to convey another side to his character, or make us consider the possibility that he is a victim