Thesis: Macbeth's changing character throughout the play can be seen in his roles as general, husband, and king.I. GeneralA. At the beginning of the show he is brave1. The Captain reports2. Conversation by DuncanB. Towards the end of the game he is ineffective1. Fearful2. With our backs against the wallII. HusbandA. Initially close to his wife1. He confides in her via letter2. He has a pet nameB. He then becomes distant/cold1. He tells the doctor to cure Lady Macbeth2. Feel resignation, not anguish over his deathIII. ReA. At first it is powerful1. Malcolm and Donaldbain liberate Scotland2. He manages to kill BanquoB. In the end he is helpless1. Fleance flees2. Malcolm Conquers Scotland Macbeth's story is one of power at the expense of all. The main character, Macbeth, starts out highly admired with a strong character. As the play progresses, Macbeth's personality and actions become more deceitful leading to his destruction. The change in Macbeth's character over the course of the play can be seen in his roles as general, husband, and king. First, the change in Macbeth's character is evident in his role as a general. At the beginning of the show, he is a brave general, highly respected by his peers. The captain returning from battle reports this by saying, "But all is too faint; for brave Macbeth (deserves that name)" (1.2.17-18). Duncan later bestows his title of King of Scots, stating: "No more than of Cawdor will deceive our intimate interest. Go and declare his imminent death, and with his ancient title,...