Topic > Nature Symbolism in Macbeth's Fall - 1059

Macbeth's arrogant personality is shown when the witches reveal his first three prophecies, at the beginning of the play. These prophecies give Macbeth confidence that he will have a long-term reign as king of Scotland. Macbeth takes great pride in being willing to kill a man of greater importance and a wise leader. Ross describes to his father that during Duncan's murder "...Duncan's horses... /beautiful and swift, the servants of their race,/ turned wild by nature, broke their stables, rushed,/ fought against obedience…” (2.4.16-20). The horses in this quote represent Macbeth because he is “the servant of [Duncan's] race.” It appears that Macbeth is confined by his title, represented by the bench, and because of his excessive pride, symbolized by nature, by his prophecies. Macbeth disobeys Duncan by betraying him and his country. However, Macbeth's arrogant personality continues to flourish when he learns of his last three prophecies, at the end of the play. .One of his prophecies states that "no man born of woman / will harm him", causing Macbeth to gain more pride.Macbeth's arrogant attitude pushes him to make a risky move by confronting Macduff a cesarean section, he managed to defeat Macbeth. Therefore, Macbeth's arrogant character led him to make dangerous decisions, which led to his own