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In the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare, there are a few factors that contribute into the change of Macbeth's character. The main force that was mainly responsible for his downfall was his biggest flaw, his own ambition. Macbeth became extremely ambitious to become king of Scotland that eventually he did anything to fulfil his goals. Aside from his ambition Lady Macbeth, Banquo, and the three witches also contributes to Macbeth's change in character because they influenced Macbeth to become King even though they knew it wasn't possible while King Duncan was in office.
In the beginning of the play, Macbeth is seen as a courageous soldier who is loyal to his king. He fights for his king without mercy. But eventually his strive for ambition is what leads him to an evil murderer. Even though his ambition brought him to this height of power, it was also what led him to his downfall. Macbeth becomes so obsess to become king that he turns himself to a completely different man, becoming full of greed, violent, and murder. Throughout the play we see Macbeth's character change not just from his way of thinking but from his actions as well. Since Macbeth only interacts with Duncan a minimal about of time before Duncan's death, Macbeth's attitude towards Duncan rapidly changes in the play. Before the three witches first prophesy about Macbeth becoming king, Macbeth was a good friend to Duncan. When the thoughts of murdering Duncan first appeared in Macbeth's mind, he becomes surprise of the thoughts and of himself for thinking of them. However throughout the chorus of the play his vaulting ambitions begin to get the best of him because to Macbeth killing Duncan seems like the only solution for him to gain complete ...