Brief discussion about a tragic play "MACBETH" by "WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE" "Macbeth" is a tragic play written by William Shakespeare. Set in medieval Scotland, the play tells the story of a nobleman named Macbeth who is driven to extreme measures to become king. The plot of the play revolves around the ambitious and morally conflicted Macbeth and his quest for power. In other words, it is a story of betrayal, guilt and the consequences of unchecked ambition. The play begins with Macbeth encountering three witches who prophesy that he will become Thane of Cawdor and eventually king. Encouraged by his ambitious wife, Lady Macbeth, Macbeth is consumed by his desire for power and begins plotting the murder of King Duncan, his close friend and ruler. Macbeth succeeds in killing Duncan and assumes the throne. However, guilt and paranoia plague him as he realizes the consequences of his actions. More murders are committed to secure his position, including the kil...