Macbeth

Macbeth

1. Context

   • Macbeth was written in approximately 1606 he play follows the progress of the title character as he becomes increasingly powerful, using any means to get what he wants - even murder! 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.

2. Characters

   • Main: Lady Macbeth and Macbeth
     • Macbeth: Ambitious, Brave, Change able and Guilty Conscience
     • Lady Macbeth: Ambitious, Cunning and Conscience- stricken
   • Secondary Characters: Banquo, Macduff and the Witches
     • Banquo: Noble and Questioning
     • Macduff: Loyal and Revengeful
     • The Witches: Supernatural and Ambiguous
   • Minor characters: Duncan, Malcom, Donalbain, Fleance, Seyton, Lady Macduff, The Porter and the Hecate

3. Themes

   • Only 3 Themes which could be analysed
     • Ambition and Power, The Supernatural and Appearances And Reality
       • Ambition and power is shown by: the Fatal Law, Leadership and Greed
       • Evil and Supernatural is shown by: wicked thoughts and actions, the activities of the witches and the Disruption of Nature
       • Appearances and Reality is shown by: Seeing things, Sleep and Dreams and Fake Hospitality