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Option #1

People in any society struggle with temptations and taking the easier route out of any difficult situation. This is why i believe that many people decide to take  their first step towards evil. They are persuaded by others, and pressured into focusing on the fastest way in achieving their goal. Another reason why i think that many people who are not evil, become evil, is due to the fear they have of losing the power they have or something they love. So instead of finding a suitable solution, they turn to the dark side to fix their problem. This is evident in Shakespeare's Macbeth, as Macbeth is persuaded to take the first step down the path of evil by Lady Macbeth. Lady Macbeth convinces him to kill Duncan, because of the fear of losing power.

The consequences that come with choosing evil, consist primarily on internal struggles. Guilt of not doing the right thing, and the guilt of horrible actions, can make someone go crazy. Other internal repercussions/consequences that come along with evil doings, are struggling with what you believe is right and wrong, also imfluencing future actions. Once you complete your first evil act and gain the power you were looking to achieve so easily, it can consume you and becoming power hungry is almost inevitable. People tend to continue down this path of darkness because they are so fixated on the short term and easy goal, rather than looking at the situation in its entirety and choosing what is best for them and complies with their own morals. This idea is very relevant in the play Macbeth, as he becomes a fallen hero, due to him becoming evil in his actions. When he kills Duncan it is him taking his first steps in becoming evil, and we see this internal struggle/guilt he has. Macbeth says "I go and it is done, the bell invites me. Hear it not, Duncan, for it is a knell that summons thee to heaven or to hell" (2.1.61).We also see him becoming consumed by the power, and become more bold and prideful in his actions. This is evident in Act 3 when he has someone kill Banquo. Yet after this is complete he feels remorse and guilt for his dead best friend, showing that evil hasn't completely consumed him yet.

(P.S HAPPY BDAY MRS. GENESKY!!!!)