Drastic measures to achieve power are necessary for any future ruler to achieve what he desires. Macbeth had the right ambitions and aspirations when he rose to rule Scotland, but unfortunately the increase in power increased his greed and paranoia which also painted a bigger target on his back. The people did not appreciate the means by which he obtained power and above all they did not appreciate the way in which he maintained and defended it. There is no evidence in the play to say that Macbeth ruled as a tyrant, one could speculate that he was an excellent ruler like many others who came before him, but that would be a lot of speculation to make. Under the circumstances, Macbeth had great potential, but he became corrupted and sunk due to his greed, his desires and the opinion of his companions.