Macbeth - is a tragic play written by Shakespeare that explores the themes of ambition guilt and corrupting nature power. Macbeth brave general encounters three witches who prophesy he will become king. Driven his wife plot to murder King Duncan. After murder becomes wracked with guilt paranoia ordering murders others maintain Macduff suspects Macbeth's involvement in Duncan's raises an army overthrow him. In climactic battle fights but ultimately slain. The concludes Malcolm being crowned as rightful king bringing Scotland back stability order. serves cautionary tale about destructive ambition consequences absolute