Written by William Shakespeare in the early 17th century, Macbeth is a tragedy that explores the devastating consequences of unchecked ambition and moral corruption. Set in Scotland, the play begins with Macbeth, a general in King Duncan s army, encountering three witches who prophesize that he will become King. Driven by ambition and spurred on by his manipulative wife, Lady Macbeth, he murders King Duncan and takes the throne. However, guilt and paranoia soon consume them, leading to a series of tragic events, culminating in their downfall. Nicknamed The Scottish Play among theater professionals, it is considered bad luck to say Macbeth inside a theater due to its history of accidents and mishaps during performances. One of the most famous lines from the play is Lady Macbeth s sleepwalking scene: Out, damned spot! Out, I say! - a chilling expression of her guilt. The play ominously delves into themes of ambition, which drives Macbeth s ruthless actions; fate versus free will, highlighted by the witches prophecies; and the supernatural, an element embodied by the witches and the eerie apparitions. Macbeth is not just a tale of ambition and its destructive power, but also a poignant exploration of guilt, fear, and the human capacity for evil.