Macbeth: Divided Man

The tragedy of Macbeth is an excellent example of a divided man and a divided kingdom. As we follow Macbeth through the course of this play we realize that he is a wealth of indecision and as a result of this lack of confidence suffers a bloody demise fitting for the butcher he was. This indecision leads him to do many things that would be considered very impulsive and erroneous on his part. He has …

…he is insecure and realizes that if he could commit such atrocities, other people could surely overthrow him, and this ultimately leads to his bloody downfall because of his fear of others, and in his insecurity in himself and the ability to make proper decisions. “And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:” Matthew 12:25