macbeth

Macbeth is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, written around 1606. It tells the story of Macbeth, a Scottish general, whose ambition is ignited by a prophecy from three witches that he will become King of Scotland. Driven by his wife's manipulation and his own unchecked ambition, Macbeth commits regicide to seize the throne, leading to a spiral of guilt, paranoia, and further violence. The play explores themes of ambition, power, guilt, and the consequences of unchecked desire.