At the end of a long, horrible day, one might wonder what went wrong: was the universe against them? Was it a mistake on their part? What have they lost as a result? Such a scenario can be illustrated in the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare. First, outside forces influence Macbeth and cause him to make decisions he would not normally make. Second, Macbeth's transition from a revered leader to a hated king can be symbolized by the absence of loyalty to the nobility and peace. Third, Macbeth's immense pride and lust for power leads him to commit a series of crimes. The play Macbeth by William Shakespeare highlights the role of a tragic hero, meaning that failing to stay true to one's core values ​​will ultimately lead to one's downfall. A number of outside forces influence Macbeth and cause him to make decisions he would not normally make. Macbeth's noble preferences to remain loyal to the throne are shattered when his beliefs and manhood are put in jeopardy. When first informed of the witches' prophecies, Macbeth is incredulous. However, when they come true almost instantly, seeds of doubt take root deep within him. In I.iii.144-145, Macbeth says "If it be good, why do I yield to this suggestion whose horrible image undoes my hair" demonstrating the impact of the prophecies on him, accusing him that he began to refute his noble beliefs and go against his noble beliefs. the throne. In comparison, Lady Macbeth plays an extremely important role in the decisions Macbeth makes, as she states in I.vii.45-48: "...Live a coward in your own esteem by letting 'I dare not' wait for “I would like”, like the poor cat, is the adage? highlighting the pressure and shame she puts on her husband to make a decision. It is because of this domineering thrust that Macb... middle of paper ...... is morals and beliefs. Betraying the foundations of what defines a person: their values, beliefs and morals is the start of a long, dark path of anguish and heartbreak depicting the role of a classic Shakespearean tragic hero. To begin with, influential forces push Macbeth to make decisions that go against his beliefs. Additionally, the respect and love of the citizens that Macbeth ruled over was lost due to a lack of nobility and peace in him. Finally, with pride and ambition overwhelming his noble features, a long series of crimes and murders involves Macbeth and his crown. Overall, Shakespeare's portrayal of a tragic hero in Macbeth signifies the importance of remaining true to one's beliefs, no matter how many people or other "forces" say otherwise. Works Cited Roy, Ken. Macbeth. 2nd ed. Toronto: Harcourt Canada, nd Print. Harcourt Shakespeare.