Shakespeare, an English playwright and poet, wrote "Macbeth" in the sixteenth century. In the beginning, Macbeth's responses differ from character to character corresponding to their gender; he seems to give more respect for woman. As the play went on however, Macbeth traveled up the social class along with the incline for more power which made him believe that he was better than everyone. Macbeth followed many of the Machiavellian theories; he killed for power and as these forces grew inside of him, he became even more reckless. Because he was following the Machiavellian theories, Macbeth soon led to his own demise. Several characters in the play influenced Macbeth to become what he is. The three main ones were Lady Macbeth, the three witches, and Banquo. Through out this play, the symbolism and diction within the relationship of these characters and Macbeth reveals the changes in Macbeth's...