Macbeth: Why Do People Turn To Violence?

Why do people turn to violence? It is because sometimes it's the only way people know how to respond to their situation they are in. In today's society, violence happens all around us, usually when people want something to change. It can occur in large groups of people, or just a single person. Experts say, “31 percent of respondents to a WRAL News poll said they believe violence in entertainment is a major cause of mass shootings,”(Violent entertainment promotes aggression, experts say). Some cases violence in influenced by the music culture today, and even video games and movies. Although violence can as well be lead by pressure, “Such conditions enhance the chances of the teen to fall victim to commit criminal activities under peer pressure,“(How

Believe it or not, but the truth is that today's world is sadly filled with violence. To reach ultimate power and control, Macbeth kills to become king. After killing Duncan, he says “I have done the deed.”(Shakespeare 2.2 16). All the violent acts he has done has led to his success. Today's world someone who uses this technique to gain overall power is Kim Jong Un. This man does not care to get his hands dirty. CNN says, "The assassination of Kim Jong Nam was an act of systematic terror ordered by Kim Jong Un"(Kim Jong Un 'ordered' half brother's killing, South Korean intelligence says). He has the audacity to kill someone part of his own family for his own needs, to gain more power. That must be one of the cruelest things someone can do. These are closely related since they both share the same cruelty in them. Both killing for something they desire more of. An additional act of violence is caused by MacDuff. When he wanted to avenge his family, and kill Macbeth, who was the current leader. He wanted change, the only way to reach change like that would be through violence. MacDuff says, “Since that the truest issue of thy throne By his own interdiction stands accursed, And does blaspheme his breed? (Shakespeare Act IV Scene III 104-108). This shows how he does not trust Macbeth ruling the country, and that he needs to stop him. On the other hand protesters today use violence to get there ideas acknowledged. When they are not happy with something, they demand change. Especially with the recent new president election. Usa Today says, “About 4,000 protesters assembled downtown late Thursday chanting “we reject the president-elect!... outburst of smashed windows and a dumpster fire in Portland”(Anti-Trump protests, some violent, erupt for 3rd night nationwide). Turning to violence is the only way for these people to be noticed. The type of violence from