In William Shakespeare's play, MacBeth, the theme of absolute power leading to absolute destruction is shown. MacBeth and Lady MacBeth, both become crazed over crimes they have committed and are eventually killed by their own greed. The greed that they share is also distributed to other characters in the play. Many of them are hurt or killed because of the MacBeths' need for absolute power. Even though MacBeth and Lady MacBeth are convinced power can only bring well being, they are soon destroyed, as are the others surrounding them.

In the play, MacBeth changes from a loving husband to a confident killer. As MacBeth is first introduced to the audience he is shown as a caring man with many friends, a loving wife, and he is loyal to the king. When MacBeth and Banquo have their first discussion with the witches MacBeth is skeptical. He discusses it with...