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Macbeth’s Downfall: Fate or Free Will?
One of the reasons Macbeth remains one of the most popular Shakespearian Tragedies, is the mental
warfare unleashed on the protagonist, Macbeth. As you read, it is interesting to think about which holds
more power: Macbeth’s decisions or the fate of the Witches’ prophecies
Please provide a well thought-out, well written response to the prompt below. Refer to specific
ideas/examples/scenarios from the text to support your answer. Be sure to cover ALL aspects of the
prompt and give your in response in at least 10 COMPLETE SENTENCES.
The three witches told Macbeth his fate. Did the events in Macbeth’s life occur because of the
witches’ prophesies or because of the choices he made? Is it a bit of both? What caused
Macbeth to fall: Fate or Free Will? Explain the role of free will in the play. Did Macbeth suffer
because of his decisions? Explain the role of fate in the play. At the heart of the issue lies this
question: How much power do you think the witches actually had?
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