☆ Violence:

The Murder of Duncan: Act 2, Scene 2

☆"I have done the deed"

☆Before the murder of Duncan, Macbeth had committed acts of violence often, but they were framed as heroic and brave. At this point in the play Macbeth's attitude towards Violence has changed completely and he now feels it should be kept a secret and guilted over due to the intentions behind the murder of Duncan. This moment shows the first big shift in how violence shifts from heroism to immorality.

Murder of Banquo: Act 3, Scene 3

☆"Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chuck,"

☆When Macbeth chooses to murder Banquo he does so without much hesitation or remorse, implying that violence is starting to feel more rehearsed and normal to him. He plans it carefully and on his own, but because he made the choice to hire killers to eliminate Banquo and not kill his friend himself shows he still has humanity left.

Murder of Macduff's family: Act 4, Scene 2

☆"The castle of Macduff I will surprise,/Seize upon Fife, give to th' edge o' th' sword/His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls/That trace him in his line."

☆At the last act, Macbeth has a vision of Banquo's descendants as kings, his paranoia surrounding this causes him to order the murder of the Macduff family, despite their innocence. Macbeth's impulses are controlled by paranoia and dependence. This final act of violence proves he has transformed into a tyrant and completely changed in contrast to his heroic and respected past self.