Definitions

The development of events beyond a person's control, It is regarded as Being determined by a supernatural power.

Fate

Chance or luck That Is an external, arbitrary force that affects human affairs. It can also be considered as something beyond our control.

FORTUNE

Thesis

"Macbeth" shows that fate is a predetermined set of events that cannot be changed, but how those events play out depend on a person's decisions, free will, and fortune.

Fate

The 3 Witches

Give 3 prophecies to macbeth & Banquo

Free will

Macbeth

Attempts to change his fate, to better suit his INTERESTS 

Persuades Macbeth

Lady Macbeth

INto Taking Fate into

HIs OWN HANDS

we are in control of our actions and our fate is decided by them

Karma=

Fortune

FAte For Macbeth was KarmA

which was Realized by Macduff

MACDUFF

Because of WHAT HE DID TO his FAMILY & DUNCAN

Banquo

Foil to Macbeth; relies on the element of fortune

DRAMATIC PRESENTATION

Act 4 Scene 1

Lines 44-110

This scene DEMONSTRATES Both Fate & Fortune

The Apparitions profess  macbeth's Fate

He believes it's good fortune and makes sure of it