MACBETH #2

What do you think about the character of Macbeth? Was he a good guy before he met the witches, or do his actions imply that he was always capable of dark deeds? Is he to blame for his actions, or are the witches really to blame?
I think Macbeth is a very weak character. He has no stand in his life. He always looks for answers by asking someone else. He can’t trust anyone, including himself. He can’t see what really matters. He is easily consumed with external forces. He cannot make his own choices. He is like a dwarf trapped in a giant’s body. Therefore I don’t think it’s a matter of whether or not Macbeth was a good guy or not. What I think what led him to do his dark deeds was his lack of trust in himself. If he had faith in himself, he wouldn’t have seized the throne in such manner (like killing the subject); he would have got it with integrity. Also, a person who has faith in himself will not be so consumed with external influences, such as the witches’ prophecies or Lady Macbeth’s persuasion. A person who believes in oneself may seek some advices/ second opinions from others, but finds the answer within oneself. People who are like Macbeth, weak and vulnerable, are all capable of doing dark deeds if they think that will ensure security. Therefore the witches were just a trigger in his actions, but ultimately it is Macbeth’s lack of self confidence that is to blame for, for his actions.