Destiny: How it Played a Role

Destiny arguably played the biggest role in Macbeth. When Macbeth slaughtered King Duncan and order killings onto Macduff's family, one could predict Macbeth's destiny. Macbeth was never destined to be king, but when the Witches gave him the prophecy, he was ambitious to achieve such a high and prestigious position. To do this, he had to kill the current king, betray his loyal friend Banquo, and kill anyone else who stood in his way. When Macbeth does all of these things, it is almost obvious that the the story wouldn't end without some kid of consequence. Macbeth wasn't going to get away with his tyrannical actions. Malcolm, King Duncan's son, was destined to be the king of Scotland, once he succeeds his father. As a result, this is exactly what happens. Macduff and Malcolm collaborate to bring blood-thirsty Macbeth to peace. In the last scene, Macduff walks in carrying Macbeth's head, restoring peace and making Malcolm the king, which is the main example of destiny in the play. In the last scene, Macduff addresses Malcolm: "Hail, King! For so thou art. Behold where stands/ The usurper's cursed head. The time is free." (V.VIII. 45-55)

Malcolm crowned King