Meet Macbeth

Macbeth is indirectly characterized by having his physical appearance and his actions show that he is a royal but still able to bring death to his opponents as shown by the description of his bloody blade. The witches basically lay out Macbeths future and saying that he’ll get the crown but not without bloodshed. Shakespeare’s characterization of Macbeth reflects an almost mocking tone as his wife makes jabs at his masculinity which in former European societies was seen as everything a man should strive for. An evident theme throughout Macbeth’s character and conduct is some sense of entitlement and reliance on his friends and the people beneath his power.