Macbeth is a very complex character who reflects man's thirst for power through drastic changes in his personality; thus being one of the least reasons why this intriguing character is the greatest of all Shakespeare's most famous works. At the beginning of the play Macbeth is known as a brave soldier and is honored as Thane of Glamis. Macbeth's attributions at the beginning of the play can be wise, thoughtful, patient, and noble. Soon after he obtains the title of Thane of Cawdor as predicted by the three witches; which drive Macbeth's ambition to kill King Duncan: Due to the fulfillment of the witches' first prophecy, Macbeth is foolish enough to commit treason and kill King Duncan. The first change in Macbeth's personality occurs during Act II, scene 2, where he begins to be overcome by ambition and insecurity; “To know my deeds, it were better not to know myself” (II.ii) This specific action consequently led to the continued decline in Macbeth's level of morality as he is acutely aware of his own tyranny. Macbeth then tries to forget the horrible act he committed and to be the figure who orders and messes up. Our perception of Macbeth as a wise and loyal soldier is now eroded, as we begin to see Macbeth constantly questioning his own actions, and is also driven to perpetrate further atrocities with the intention of covering up his previous misdeeds. Macbeth's excessive pride is now his prevailing character attribute. This trait of his personality is well represented in Act IV, Scene 1, when he revisits the Witches, without any coercion. His confidence and the impression of subjective impregnability are the main cause of his tragic fall. Overall because of Macbet… half of the paper… The theme of masculinity is shown throughout the play, especially by Macbeth himself. , strengthens its position in terms of importance. This changing notion can be justified through how the audience views Macbeth's drive for power over femininity and even the throne; thus slowly developing a setting for the previous plot. Once again Macbeth is also imperative regarding the plot, since he is the figure in which Shakespeare tends to propose certain principles and consequences. Macbeth's role towards the plot can aptly be described in an angle where it highlights the key character traits of Macbeth. light. Through the abundant amount of scenes within the composition, Macbeth is portrayed as the backbone that supports the entire play itself. Work cited Shakespeare, William. Macbeth. New York: Washington Press, 2012.