Macbeth
...ly gone either way if it were not for Macbeths leadership. King Duncan is overjoyed by Macbeth’s outstanding work and decides to make him the new Thane of Cawdor. Since Macbeth has been promoted to a higher ranking position, this could easily make his thirst for power unquenchable. Also the fact that he has now gained a lot of trusts and respect from the king and others, his acts to seek the title of king would be less suspicious. Macbeth and Banquo meet the 3 witches who have good news for Macbeth given that they have the gift of foresight. They tell Macbeth that he will be Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and king hereafter or become the King of Scotland. “All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Glamis/ All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor/ All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter.”(1,3,51-53) Initially Macbeth and Banquo were suspicious of the witches words since they have often been known to trick men. When Ross and Angus appear soon after the witches vanish, they deliver the news to Macbeth that he has been named the new Thane of Cawdor. This messag...