To take the first step into evil a person has to fall victim to some sort of temptation or be corrupted by someone or something. In the case of Macbeth, he is tempted by the idea of becoming king and having power, but the presence witches add another element to Macbeth going "down the primrose path to the everlasting bonfire" (Macbeth, 2.3). The witches played a major role in Macbeth's corruption by telling him that he would become king because if they had never told him that then he never even would have even considered killing King Duncan.
When someone chooses evil that person faces that person faces a variety of issues that include social, religious and moral consequences.
The now "evil" person can be punished because he or she might have broken a role or law of society, which is one problem that Macbeth faces. If anyone were to discover that he had murdered King Duncan, then Macbeth would surely be executed or put in prison.
Also, if becoming evil is against ones religious beliefs, then that could led to that person having an undesirable afterlife or becoming afraid of what ever deity or deities that person might believe in. This can be seen as an issue in Macbeth when he is telling his wife about the murder, "but wherefore
could not I pronounce 'Amen'? I had most need of blessing, and 'Amen' Stuck in my throat." (Macbeth 2.2). This showed Macbeth's worries about the religious repercussions he could face.
Finally, the evil person's conscience can have very negative effects on that person after the evil deed, which can include regret and self-hatred. Macbeth suffered from many internal issues after the murder of King Duncan. He showed his feels while talking to his wife, "I'll go no more: I am afraid to think what I have done" (Macbeth 2.2). He was becoming very distressed because of his evil actions and had regretted them immediately after they were committed.
The now "evil" person can be punished because he or she might have broken a role or law of society, which is one problem that Macbeth faces. If anyone were to discover that he had murdered King Duncan, then Macbeth would surely be executed or put in prison.
Also, if becoming evil is against ones religious beliefs, then that could led to that person having an undesirable afterlife or becoming afraid of what ever deity or deities that person might believe in. This can be seen as an issue in Macbeth when he is telling his wife about the murder, "but wherefore
could not I pronounce 'Amen'? I had most need of blessing, and 'Amen' Stuck in my throat." (Macbeth 2.2). This showed Macbeth's worries about the religious repercussions he could face.
Finally, the evil person's conscience can have very negative effects on that person after the evil deed, which can include regret and self-hatred. Macbeth suffered from many internal issues after the murder of King Duncan. He showed his feels while talking to his wife, "I'll go no more: I am afraid to think what I have done" (Macbeth 2.2). He was becoming very distressed because of his evil actions and had regretted them immediately after they were committed.
