Introduction to guilt

Try re-writing this paragraph, which is the introduction to an essay on guilt in Macbeth, as a reflective response as suggested in the previous post. "In Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth, guilt is constructed as a powerful emotion, the force of which outweighs all others in the human sphere and ultimately leads to the downfall of the two major characters. However, the action of guilt on human beings is portrayed as complex, varying from one person to another and leading to different responses. The common factor in the portrayal of guilt in Macbeth is that it stems from breaking the moral code which is naturalised in the play. This moral code is based on the social hierarchy which has at its apex a king who rules by divine right and is therefore to be revered and protected. The second aspect of the moral code which is important when considering the concept of guilt is the expectations of men and women in the gender roles which are naturalised in the play."