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Ironically, given his understanding of the issues, he is horrified by the immensity of his crime once it has been committed and his terrified of the consequences. Clearly Macbeth understands the problem he faces and must struggle with his conscience. Throughout Macbeth's soliloquy in Scene 1 he expresses his feelings by saying, Hear not my steps, which way they walk, for fear Thy very stones prate of my whereabout, And take the present horror from the time, Which now suits with it. Whiles I threat, he lives: Words to the heat of deeds too cold breath gives. (Act 2, Scene 1) With that speech he is saying don't hear the steps I walk for fear they will give away my whereabouts. He wishes that the silence would break so he could finish his work. This meaning he wants the bell to ring, causing a break in silence, signaling him to kill Duncan so he can get his evil deed finished. To add to that point he also is saying that talking is delaying action. Actions being the killing of Duncan. The bold reality is that he is struggling within himself because he just wants to get it over and done with. He has everything under control now and just hopes that he wont be found out. The complexity of his problem between his ambition and loyalty he recognizes, knowing that he wants to do this but prays not to be caught in his act of disloyalty. Macbeth's ambitions are that of his own desire. The murdering of Duncan is purely what Mabeth truly wants. These desires are well pointed out during his soliloquy in Scene 1. He says, Is this a dagger which I see before me, The handle toward my hand? Come, let me clutch thee. I have thee not, and yet I see thee still. Art thou not, fatal vision, sensible To feeling as to sight? or art thou but A dagger of the mind, a false creation, Proceeding from the heat-oppressed brain? I see thee yet, in form as palpable Thou marhall'st me the way that I was going; (Act 2, Scene 1) He is saying, is this really a dagger in front of me? Let me clasp it in my hands. It isn't really here but I see it, is this not just a vision I am seeing as a result of my fever. I see it, it is so real, almost touchable like the one I hold before me. The dagger seems to be heading towards Duncan's chamber, directing me to follow. This is his deep inner thoughts dragging him towards Duncan's room telling him to do it. It is showing his deepest desires to want Duncan dead taking away all doubts in his mind. Showing that he has control over the situation, knowing what his ambitions are a striving for them. Though his thoughts are that which are truly his own that does not signify that he will complete his deeds without regret and remorse. Guilt rises over Macbeth almost directly after the murder and he begins to fear the consequences. When Macbeth meets lady Macbeth immediately after murdering Duncan he breaks down. His feelings are boldly shown as he looks down upon his hands and says, "This is a sorry sight" (Act 2, Scene 2). In this he is referring to his bloodstained hands. The meaning in this is that this is a miserable sight and that he feels discontent with his actions already. This is also seen when he states "I'll go no more:/I am afraid to think what I have done;/Look on't again I dare not." (Act 2, Scene 2) This expresses that he feels remorse and he wont go back the scene of the crime because he wish not to look again. He is afraid of what he has done, and the consequences of his actions. He is in control of his thoughts, feelings and the situation. At this point he just needs his wife's reassurance that all will be well so he can continue with what they have started. Once she does ensure him that things are well taken care of he again controls this situation. He does so by choosing to admit to his sins later in Scene 3 when Macduff tells Donalbain that the king as been killed. Lady Macbeth did not expect him to react in that manner as the audience can see by her fainting. This proving she had not discussed such with Macbeth earlier. Thus displaying that he took control of the situation and took it upon himself to do so. Through the play Macbeth is always in control. Though he struggles with his conscience you see that all of his actions are based on what he truly wants. Due to that he is horrified by what he has done. Bibliography: macbeth Word Count: 864
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