The Importance of Macbeth in Modern Society

The importance of continuing to read Macbeth in our modern order of magnitude is to civilize readers on valuable les male childs in life. The significance of gaining force-out appropriately, the fact that there be consequences for every(prenominal) action and the importance of justness are a few of the many life lessons that are relevant in Shakespeares tragedy, Macbeth. Primarily, Macbeth, the main character, is influenced by his wife and subsequently has a great desire to be king of Scotland. Macbeth is presently the Thane of Glamis, as well as an army general of the current King, Duncan. When Duncan is in Inverness, he decides to hold fast at the home of the Macbeths.Lady Macbeth eagerly devises a plot to execute Duncan, thus ensuring her husbands place on the gutter of Scotland. Although Macbeth raises concerns about the regicide, he is eventually persuaded by his wife to follow her plan. Stars, hide your fires Let non light see my black and deep desires the eye wink at the hand yet let that be which the eye fears, when it is done, to see (I. iv. 50-53). Macbeth knows that he must do wrong to achieve his goal, but plans to pop out anyone in the way if he must. The method in which Macbeth chooses to use to gain power is neither civilized, nor humane.This conclusion is perhaps hinting to the reader that Macbeths actions were wrong, as well as showing the extremes one may go by dint of to get what they desire. The witches specters given to Macbeth and friend, Banquo, at the beginning of the plot play a monumental role in the thoughts of both men. Macbeth is told that he impart be king, though Banquos sons will be kings as well. As the unearthly charr promisd and, I fear, thou playdst most foully fort yet it was give tongue to it should not stand in thy posterity, but that myself should be the root and father of many kings (III.I. 2-6).Banquo explains that he will father all kings to come, and that Macbeth will not be king for a long period of time. This apparition challenges the friendship between Macbeth and Banquo. Macbeth is not afraid to show his jealousy when saying, Upon my head they placd a otiose crown, and put a barren sceptre in my gripe, thence to be wrencd with an unlineal hand, no son of mine succeeding (III. I. 61-64). Uneasy about the prophecy, Macbeth plans to kill Banquo and his son, Fleance, so that the premonition will not occur.Macbeth hires 2 men to murder Banquo and Fleance, but they only accomplished to kill Banquo, and Fleance is able to escape. The actions of Macbeth had consequences, as most actions do in present day. At the time of the murder, Macbeth does not think of the cost of his deeds. His self-interest and desire for the throne of Scotland drives him to finish the act. Methought I heard a voice cry Sleep no more Macbeth does murder sleep (II. ii. 35-36). Macbeth achieves power, but due to guilt, he cannot sleep and starts to drive himself mad.Macbeth was not the only person who w as damage from guilt. Lady Macbeth shows her agony when sleepwalking and talking to herself, Out, damned spot Out, I say One ii why, then tis time to dot. Hell is murky Fie, my lord-fie A soldier, and afeard? What need we fear who knows it, when none can call our power to account? (IV. I. 34-37) Lady Macbeth frantically tries to wash her hands, but the reality is that there is nothing on them. It is evident that she is feeling guilty for her actions and because of it, she is going mad.Insanity and loss of sleep are only minute consequences, but play an immense role in the development of the characters throughout the play. Lastly, Macbeth achieves justice and what he deserved at the end of the play when Macduff beheads him. Macbeth and Macduff battle, sword for sword, but Macbeth boasts that he has no intellectual to fear Macduff, because of his belief in the witches prophesy. Be bloody, bold, and resolute laugh to scorn The power of man for none of woman born Shall harm Macbeth (IV. i. 86-87). This apparition informs Macbeth that he cannot be killed by any man of woman born (IV. i. 86-87).Macduff declares that he was from his mothers womb untimely rippd which means that he was born by Caesarean section, and was consequently not born of a woman. The lesson to be learned is to not become a victim of colleague pressure, and not to believe everything said. In conclusion, the importance of continuing to read Shakespeares Macbeth in our modern society is to educate readers about human behaviour on many valuable lessons in life. Whether the play teaches readers about gaining power appropriately, the fact that there are consequences for every action, or the importance of justice, it proves that they are important to learn.