Macbeth And The Prince By Niccolo Machiavelli - 1801 Words

Macbeth and The Prince Niccolà ² Machiavelli describes the actions and qualities of a glorious prince in his novel The Prince. His assertion about a leader for a country can be used to evaluate Macbeth as a king in Shakespeare’s play Macbeth. Macbeth took similar actions and had similar qualities of the ideal prince that Machiavelli characterizes. In light of reading Macbeth, the conclusion can be made that Machiavelli is wrong in the case of Macbeth because he is not a noble or memorable leader. In this essay, I will discuss my reasoning behind my conclusion that Macbeth was a bad ruler and the evidence that supports how Macbeth is a counter example to Machiavelli’s assertion. First, there are many reasons that lead up to my conclusion that Macbeth was not a noble or glorious leader. The biggest evidence is how he attained his power. Macbeth commits treason and murders King Duncan in order to fulfill his desire to become king. Not only did he betray his country and h is close comrade, but he also framed the crimes on the king’s body guards (pg 55). A noble leader is one who upholds virtues of a honorable man, not one who murders for his own personal gain. It could be said that a wise leader must kill in order to keep his country safe, but in this case Macbeth is not killing for the sake of Scotland. I cannot say that a good leader never needs to use action or force, but a good leader knows the circumstances to use those tactics. Now this act alone does not prove thatShow MoreRelatedWilliam Shakespeare’S Macbeth Remains As A Crucial Play1705 Words   |  7 PagesWilliam Shakespeare’s Macbeth remains as a crucial play in understanding the central concepts that shape modern Western civilization. The novel dramatizes the mental and physical impacts of those pursuing political power. For centuries, medieval and Renaissance civilizations were assured of a harmony between political and religious ideals. Audiences during Shakespeare’s time were familiar with kingdoms that incorporated religious aspects into their political systems. In Scotland and England, the