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- 1how is guilt represented in Macbeth?Blood is used as a symbol of guilt throughout the play, as well as an indirect comparison or a metaphor. Guilt haunts Macbeth, both as a ghost that he sees, as well as the heaviness on his conscious. He also is haunted by his killing of Banquo, a once trusted ally and friend, and is haunted by his ghost.
- 2how is kingship represented in Macbeth?Macbeth comes to be king through immoral means and his rule continues in this way. When Duncan is fair, Macbeth is tyrannical and becomes murderous. His rule is a brutal dictatorship. Edward is King of England and, in contrast to Macbeth, is portrayed as a good king, well-liked by his people.
- 3how is ambition represented in MacbethAs part of Macbeth's ambition he becomes greedy and selfish. He cannot accept that Banquo's descendants will become kings after him and sets out to alter the prediction by having Banquo and Fleance murdered.
- 4how is tyranny shown in macbethHis tyranny is shown mainly in acts 3 and 4 as he kills anyone who he thinks is a threat, regardless if they are adult or children. For example, he wanted to remain king so he set up a plan to kill his friend Banquo and son Fleance, who escaped.
- 5how is power shown in MacbethScotland is shown as a wild and savage place ruled over by a weak king Duncan who relies on his warrior thanes to keep control. However, through the character of Macbeth, Shakespeare goes on to show that having too much ambition and total control of power is just as bad.
- 6MacbethMacbeth is a complex character who changes throughout the course of the play. He is clearly a brave warrior and leader at the start of the drama but he falls victim to the Witches' predictions. It is unclear whether they plant ideas in his mind or whether they simply highlight thoughts that he has already had.
- 7lady MacbethShakespeare presents Lady Macbeth as a scheming and manipulative woman who loses control of her power as her husband becomes more independent throughout the play. We see her downfall starts to develop as Macbeth becomes more influenced by the supernatural and his desire for the security of his power.
- 8DuncanHe is presented as a good king, not least by Macbeth, who initially seems reluctant to kill him. With his death Scotland descends into chaos and tyranny under Macbeth.
- 9BanquoBanquo seems far less ready to believe the Witches than Macbeth and is suspicious of their motives. He realises that the things they predict/suggest may cause his friend to come to harm. Although, like Macbeth, he is ambitious, he thinks more carefully about the consequences of any action.
- 10MacDuffMacduff is a loyal thane in Duncan's service. Unlike the treasonous Macbeth, Macduff is completely loyal to Duncan and his son Malcolm. He discovers Duncan's body, and he soon becomes suspicious of Macbeth. Fearing Macbeth's vengeance, he flees to England to support Malcolm in his assault on Macbeth.
- 11the witchesThe manipulation of the witches have a massive impact on the story. By convincing Macbeth to desire the crown, and then tricking him into a suicidal fight, they drive Macbeth's purpose and lead to his death. The Three Witches represent evil, darkness, chaos, and conflict, while their role is as agents and witnesses.
- 12plot summaryMacbeth has remained one of William Shakespeare's most intense and often performed plays. The play follows the progress of the title character as he becomes increasingly powerful, using any means to get what he wants - even murder! He is encouraged by the ruthless and bloodthirsty ambition of his wife, Lady Macbeth. However, power comes at a price and by the end of the play, Macbeth's world falls apart around him, he is defeated and a new king, Malcolm, is declared.
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