The Aetiology and the Pyschogenesis of Tyrannical Behaviour in <i>Macbeth</i>

Abstract This article explores the aetiology and psychogenesis of Macbeth’s tyrannical ambitions growth his psychic degradation. Macbeth deigns to be an incorrigible regicide, but ambition is ultimately overpowered by conscience. aporetic conflict fatal morality sense Self. Character analysis informed psychoanalytic criticism will investigate protagonist’s tormented psyche in its struggle between ego-syntonic (Persona) ego-dystonic (Shadow) leading neurosis that culminates psychosis as identity fractures throughout play. The ontological issue Witches explored attempt explain role metamorphic environment plays atrophy. For this reason, present us with conundrum their being both phenomenal noumenal. difficulty distinguish real phantasmagoric results a psychotic breakdown. Accordingly, he becomes mad tyrant seeking protect unlawful reign.