Macbeth is a tragic play written by William Shakespeare that explores the consequences of ambition guilt and corrupting nature absolute power. The tells story Macbeth loyal general who consumed ambition after encountering three witches prophesize he will become King Scotland. He his wife Lady devise plan to murder Duncan secure position as king. becomes wracked with guilt paranoia committing murder leading downfall. concludes Malcolm being crowned rightful king bringing Scotland back stability order. serves cautionary tale about destructive