In Shakespeare's play Macbeth we see the main character, Macbeth changes from a loyal and respected soldier of the Scottish king to a murderous tyrant. At the beginning of the play Macbeth is brave, ambitious, superstitious and devoted to his wife. These characteristics are manifested through the victory against the rebels, Macbeth's trust in the witches and the letter to his wife. In the second half of the play Macbeth becomes cruel and treacherous, insecure and distant from Lady Macbeth. The events that show this change are the murders committed by Macbeth, his voluntary return to the witches and his reaction to the death of his wife. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get an original essay One of the first events of the play occurs when King Duncan's army, led by Macbeth and Banquo, defeats the rebels. Macbeth fought fiercely, risking his life to save his country. King Duncan praises the "noble" Macbeth. Macbeth is seen as a strong, loyal and courageous soldier, a truly heroic figure. For Duncan he was the "worthiest cousin"; to the wounded sergeant "follower of Valor"; to Banquo, "My noble associate." King Duncan cannot reward him enough for all he has done. “You are owed more than anyone can pay.” Macbeth is made Lord of Cawdor, but begins to be tempted by his own "twirling ambition" to become king. Another characteristic of Macbeth is his ambitious ambition and curious nature, which lead him and his partner Banquo to the witches who give him a prophecy. . Banquo realizes that there must be a trick hidden in the witches' prophecies but Macbeth refuses to accept it. Macbeth chooses to let himself be influenced by the witches, but Banquo does not. This event proved that Macbeth was superstitious because he trusted the witches. The witches' prophecies "kindled the fire of his ambition" to become king. Macbeth was also devoted to his wife. He told his wife everything and confided in her in a secret letter. Macbeth even called his wife "my dearest companion in greatness." This shows the affection and trust he had in Lady Macbeth. Together they plot to kill Duncan. Lady Macbeth and Macbeth's ambition are evil influences that Macbeth chooses to accept. Macbeth also accepts his wife's advice. Lady Macbeth convinces him to act by appealing to his manhood and courage, "When you dare do it more like a man", showing that Macbeth is morally weak. However, he is very reluctant to kill the king, proving that he has a conscience. However, Macbeth begins to act alone and Lady Macbeth loses control over him. He follows Duncan's murder with the quick murder of the two sleepy grooms. Macbeth becomes cruel and treacherous; the voice of conscience within him is gone; he no longer hesitates to follow an evil course: "The firstborn of my heart will be the firstborn of my hand." He does not need to be pushed into action in planning the murder of Banquo and Fleance. Macbeth fears Banquo because he recognizes in him a moral courage, which he lacked: Banquo has kept his "breast reserved and his loyalty clear". Macbeth also believed the prophecy that Banquo's descendants would become kings. He had become obsessed with his own safety. Macbeth's imagination and insecurity are shown when the ghost of Banquo appears at the banquet. His degradation brings him to the level where he vents his savage frenzy on the innocent heads of "his [Macduff's] wife, his children" for no reason other than his savage determination to retain the throne. These murders show the insecurity present in Macbeth. Macbeth voluntarily and deliberately returns to the witches alone..