Macbeth

Whenever something goes wrong in life, the first question that is always asked is, "Whose fault is it?" Sometimes, there is a clear-cut culprit who takes the fall for the mistake. However, more often than not, it is difficult to pin the error on just one person. An ideal example of this concept is the downfall of Macbeth. In The Tragedy of Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, the blame of Macbeth's downfall is laid upon both …

…viii). In the end, much of the blame must be firmly placed upon Macbeth's shoulders, as he was the only one who could control his actions. When it comes down to it, one must take responsibility for one's actions. Lady Macbeth strongly influenced some of Macbeth's actions, so she must share in the blame. However, Macbeth must still accept the lion's share of the blame, as he needs to be held accountable for his actions.