One of the themes of Macbeth centers on evil, which Shakespeare saw as a force beyond human understanding. do you think Shakespeare also saw evil as stronger than the forces of good?

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Vocaloid · Answer

@Shadow idk if you remember anything about macbeth/shakespeare but this is an interesting question

Shadow · Answer

I read this a while ago but I remember enough to get you to a good starting point. Recall that the prophecy from the witches gave rise to the ambition within Macbeth that caused him to commit all those evil acts - alongside Lady Macbeth (who is arguably more evil due to her pushing him whilst his conscience was pulling). But additionally, the prophecies also stated that there would be those who were capable of taking down Macbeth, essentially, evening out the playing field.

*SPOILER*
If you finished the book you would know that the forces of good eventually won, with Macbeth and his army being defeated. There was a justice of sorts with Macbeth being slain by those he had wronged (killing sons and families).

You could turn this prompt on it's head and say that Shakespeare saw the forces of good as stronger, prevailing in the end. The forces of evil were simply just perpetually present forces that would always interfere with the good.