Macbeth was a slightly disturbing play, full of bloody apparitions and heartless murders. It was a lot of fun. The first reading may confuse the reader regarding Macbeth's sudden change throughout the play. At first one would expect him to play the right kind of hero after his praise and successes alongside his main man, Banquo. Macbeth defeats two great enemies, Macdonwald and the Norwegian king, as if he were taking sweets from a child - at least this is how the bloodthirsty dying captain described his exploits at first. Immediately after the battle, Macbeth is visited by the three witches, who call him by his current title: Thane of Glamis, then predict for him that he will become Thane of Cawdor and King, although Banquo's sons will inherit the throne after Macbeth. . Macbeth seems surprised or even a little upset when the witches speak to him. Banquo reacts differently, almost happy that the witches say such wonderful things about his friends. This gives us our first glimpse into Macbeth's personality. When the witches begin to leave, he desperately calls them back, needing to know how he will be given these two new titles. While Banquo just chatters about how flattered he is, Macbeth interrupts: all he can think about is that one day Banquo's sons will take the throne. This may give reason to believe that, however humble Macbeth appeared outwardly about the possibility of becoming king, he knew deep down that it would happen one way or another. As will be made clear later, he will make this happen on his own initiative, if necessary. After Macbeth is awarded Thane of Cawdor, which he achieved due to the previous Thane's betrayal and execution, he writes a letter home to his... .. middle of paper ......in Birnam Wood as high as Dunsinane Hill will come against him." (Shakespeare 136-138) These premonitions make Macbeth arrogant, as he is convinced that his death will be impossible. However, he worries about Macduff. He sends people to plunder Macduff's castle , but finding that he is not there, he instead kills Macduff's wife and children. This marks Macbeth's descent into true ruthlessness and cruelty. Macbeth the Tyrant is finally attacked by an army commanded by Malcom and Macduff, they bring branches from the wood of Birnam to disguise themselves as they march to the castle, and Macbeth is eventually slaughtered by Macduff, who was not born of a woman, but rather by a caesarean section of Malcolm, who is next in line king, takes the crown in the last scene of the work. Works Cited Shakespeare, William. Macbeth. and. New York City: Spark Publishing, 2003. Print.