From Macbeth, explain whether Macbeth is controlled by fate or exercises his own free will. Cite examples from the text to support your conclusion.

In
, it is a matter of continuing debate whetherexercises his own free will,
driven by his "vaulting ambition"(I.vii.27) and , his "Partner of
Greatness"(I.v.9) or whether he is controlled by fate on such "foul and fair a
day"(I.iii.38), receiving information fromthat cause him to believe that it is his destiny
to be King and he must commit heinous crimes in order to ensure his fate. 

Macbeth is clearly conflicted as is evident when he almost calls off the plan to
murder, recognizing that it is only his ambition which "o'er leaps itself."(I.vii.27)
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