Macbeth is a tragic play by William Shakespeare that tells the story of a brave Scottish general named Macbeth, whose ambition leads to his downfall. After receiving a prophecy from three witches that he will become king of Scotland, Macbeth is consumed by desire for power. Encouraged by his ambitious wife, Lady Macbeth, he murders King Duncan and seizes the throne. However, guilt and paranoia soon take hold, and Macbeth descends into tyranny and madness as he tries to secure his position through further violence.
As Macbeth eliminates those who threaten him—including his friend Banquo and the family of nobleman Macduff—Scotland falls into chaos. Lady Macbeth, tormented by guilt, loses her sanity and dies. In the end, Macbeth faces Macduff in battle and is killed, bringing justice and the restoration of order as Malcolm, Duncan’s son, becomes king. Macbeth explores timeless themes such as the corrupting nature of unchecked ambition, the consequences of moral compromise, and the battle between fate and free will.
