Macbeth 1,2,3 etc.

Macbeth is quite the murderous tale. While the theme of the corruption of power is one that appears quite evident, I think the main theme is that a lust for power is the true corrupter of man. Duncan himself had power but nevertheless, he appeared more or less content with his station. Since Macbeth is on an unceasing quest to acquire power it appears as though he will stop at nothing to maintain the power he has now acquired. I recall the witches stating that Banquo would be "much happier" (Act 1, Scene 3, Line 69) than Macbeth; now that Banquo is dead it is quite certain and sad that Macbeth will have a dismal ending. Macbeth's lust for power is becoming overwhelming. Banquo seemed to be one of Macbeth's closer friends, and yet after becoming king Macbeth calls him an enemy and plans his murder. It's rather sad really. I think that soon Macbeth will be stripped of everyone that he once loved due to paranoia and greed. The Witches obviously represent Fate in this story, and perhaps the inescapability of Fate is another aspect of the story that could be explored. Despite his actions to kill Banquo, Macbeth failed to kill Fleance, who is the main source of the witches prophecy anyways. Perhaps MAcbeths efforts to combat fate will only lead to the will of Fate's completion, similar to certain Greek myths in the efforts to go against the will of fate result in the completion of the will of fate. As Shakespeare did look at some Greek plays, perhaps this is what he had in mind as he wrote the interactions between Macbeth and the Fate sisters.