Consider how Macbeth has changed from Act 1 through the end of Act 4. Do you believe it is possible for him to save himself and keep the crown? Explain your answer.

Macbeth had always wished to be king and had great ambition, but he managed to keep it a secret. Upon hearing the witches tell him it was possible and opening the door, he realized it was precisely what he had been hoping for.

Step-by-step explanation

Macbeth had always wished to be king and had great ambition, but he managed to keep it a secret. Upon hearing the witches tell him it was possible and opening the door, he realized it was precisely what he had been hoping for. The first time the audience sees Macbeth is only a few seconds before he and Banquo meet the Witches. As a consequence, the audience does not have much opportunity to learn about Macbeth before the Witches' prophesy is fulfilled. In contrast, when Macbeth learns that he is to become king, his reaction is visceral, causing Banquo to inquire, "Good sir, why do you begin and seem to fear/Things that sound so fair?" (1.3.) The tone of Macbeth's remark suggests that he is terrified by the prospect of becoming king. For the same reason, when Lady Macbeth receives a letter from Macbeth in which he informs her of the predictions about his destiny, she immediately starts preparing to kill Duncan and steal the throne, showing that Lady Macbeth has always desired to be queen.

I arrived at this conclusion based on my interpretation of the narrative. I also performed some research to help me come up with a more complete response. I double-checked to make sure everything was grammatically accurate and punctuated correctly. I hope this has been of assistance.