In Macbeth, the tension between fate and free will is key to understanding the characters’ downfalls. The witches’ prophecies tempt Macbeth, suggesting that destiny is predetermined, yet his choices—driven by ambition and desire for power—reveal his exercise of free will. Although fate seems to set the stage, it is ultimately Macbeth’s personal decisions that lead to his moral decay and ultimate ruin. This interplay prompts us to consider that while external forces may influence our paths, our individual actions determine our final outcomes.