Political and Social Order: Disruption of Legitimacy and Stability

In Macbeth, the play critiques tyrannical leadership by highlighting how Macbeth’s rise to power—achieved through regicide and unchecked ambition—violates the natural and social order. His illegitimate claim to the throne not only subverts traditional notions of rightful succession and justice but also destabilizes societal norms, leading to chaos and disintegration of moral values within the state. This disruption reflects a broader commentary on political legitimacy: when rulers ascend through immoral means, the foundational bonds of trust and order crumble, inviting tyranny and further acts of political injustice.