Quote Originally Posted by Gladys View Post
Sadly, Abdiel, we have access only to the first page of your JSTOR link, which provides just a title.

I agree. The flaw is tragic in that Macbeth, before the regicide, is the most honoured hero entertaining the king himself, with some prospect of succeeding to the throne after Duncan. Macbeth is a great man with a great future!

After Duncan's murder, Macbeth is truly a lost soul. Where did his ambition go? To oblivion, along with all his moral values, except perhaps, love for his wife. Strange that.
I guess Abdiel referred to this paper by Hammersmith:

http://www.jsu.edu/depart/english/gates/shtragcv.htm