Natural Order In Macbeth

Macbeth by William Shakespeare was written in 1606. Set in the mid- eleventh century, this play is considered to be one of Shakespeare’s greatest pieces of literature; as it rewrites the tragic story of Macbeth, the king of Scotland. Throughout the playwright, moral natural order faces many obstacles such as evil and chaos, but ultimately prevails. When natural order is disrupted, things fall out of order. Although it may face many barriers, evil is eventually purged and natural order is restored. In the medieval times, when Macbeth took place, women were considered to be weak and unintelligent while men were strong and smart. This play shows a reversal of gender roles as the female characters are influential and powerful; however, by the

Once natural order is disturbed, things begin to fall apart. Macbeth is the crucial character who ruins natural order throughout the play. He had been respected by all and was seen as one of the most faithful knights in Scotland; however, the violence that he displays towards Duncan, Banquo and the MacDuffs threatens his kingship, and adds to the destruction of his marriage. In Act 1, the three witches tell Macbeth: “All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Glamis! All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor! All hail, Macbeth! that shalt be King hereafter” (……). Soon after the witches’ prophecies, Macbeth is named Thane of Cawdor, showing that the withes’ prophecies are coming true. Thus, Macbeth decides to break natural order by killing King Duncan, in attempt to get the throne. Through this violent act, Macbeth’s ambition and greed leads him to kill an innocent man and to break the right of kings. After the murder of Duncan, the three weird sisters make another prophecy about Banquo, stating "Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none." (…. ). Once Macbeth hears this, he feels that Duncans murder will not matter in the long run if his descendants

Macbeths vaulting ambition led him to kill Duncan, but his determination for the crown led to more murders which ultimately led to his death. The masculinity of Lady Macbeth after she unsexed herself and her devotion to her husband brought Macbeth toward the idea of murdering the rightful King. Once Macbeth takes charge over Lady Macbeth, she begins to lose her masculinity and takes her own life, out of desperation and guilt. The ongoing crime that Macbeth continues committing puts the physical nature of things out of balance. Strange occurrences continue until Macduff gets his revenge, and restores nature. Although moral natural order had been put through many obstacles, it was able to mend itself and prevail through the face of chaos and