Macbeth

Macbeth is a tragic play by William Shakespeare that tells the story of a Scottish nobleman, Macbeth, whose ambition leads him down a dark and deadly path. After receiving a prophecy from three witches that he will become king, Macbeth, encouraged by his wife Lady Macbeth, murders King Duncan to take the throne. Consumed by guilt and paranoia, Macbeth becomes a ruthless tyrant, committing more murders to secure his power. Eventually, his reign collapses as his enemies unite against him. The play explores themes of ambition, guilt, fate, and the corrupting influence of power.