“Shakespeare's depiction of evil in “Macbeth” is far more compelling than his portrayed virtue”
I agree with the statement above that in some point in “Macbeth”, Shakespeare depict Macbeth's evilness far more compelling than his portrayed virtue. Macbeth initially introduces as Scotland's saviour. The sweet loving husband but brave, fearless soldier. However, Macbeth is tragically flawed by ambition, and it is this tragic flaw that lies at the root of his ruin. When Macbeth completely becomes a reviled tyrant and cold-blooded murderer. Particularly, when Macbeth slaughtered Macduff's entire household confirms his optimum peak of evilness. Due to this, Macbeth's portrayed virtue is now overlayed.
Our initial impression of Macbeth is positive. His positive attributes are highly stressed. As the play commences, Macbeth portrayed a highly respected figure. He has effectively saved Duncan's kingship, putting down rebellion within Scotland and repelled an attack by the the King of Norway, who attempted to take advantage of the confusion of Scotland. Macbeth place no stack of fear as he slice through the rebel's troop and the Scottish traitor, former Thane of Cawdor. Through reports of the battle delivered to the King by the Captain (injured soldier) and Ross we are given a vivid impression of Macbeth's capabilities as a soldier. He is described with admiring tone as “brave”, “noble”, “valiant”, “worthy” and “bellona's bridegroom”. Furthermore, we learn much about Macbeth's character from the description of his wife “it is too full o'th'milk of human kindness”. Indeed, Macbeth is a reluctant murderer. He goes to a thorough examination of his conscience before the murder. He realises that Duncan is a kinsman, a subject and a host. His duty is to protect Duncan “not bear the knife”. As he remembers the integrity and virtue of the king, he concludes that his only reason for murdering him is his own “vaulting ambition”. Therefore, he declares that he “will proceed no...