The Tragedy of Macbeth

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Exploring the destructive nature of ambition, this tragedy follows a valiant Scottish general who, after receiving a prophecy from witches, is driven to murder King Duncan and seize the throne. Consumed by guilt and paranoia, Macbeth spirals into tyranny, committing further atrocities to maintain his power. The resulting chaos leads to a brutal civil war, ultimately plunging both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth into madness and death. The play vividly illustrates the psychological toll of unchecked ambition and the moral decay it brings.