Macbeth: Power

Macbeth: Power

1. Witches over Macbeth

   • Power over humans
     • Supernatural
       • Spells ad potions
       • Prophecies
   • Trigger Macbeth's Ambition
   • Evil on Earth
     • Cause of chain of murders

2. Macbeth as King

   • 3 Murderers to kill Banquo
   • The lust motivates Macbeth
   • Commit murders
     • through "barefaced power"
   • Becomes a tyrant

3. Lady Macbeth over Macbeth

   • She persuades him
     • Questions masculinity
     • Intimidation
   • Becomes Queen
   • No Power
     • Commits suicide