Dead Bodies

Dead Bodies

1. How and why do they die?

   • Murdered
   • Defend their values and truth
   • Are killed because they pose a threat to Macbeth's power
   • Regrettable actions
   • Chance

2. Are there characters who die nobly for a worthwhile cause?

   • Protection of family
   • Defend people from Macbeth's tyranny
   • Full of Goodness
     • Innocence
   • Boldness of speech

3. Dead Characters

   • Duncan
     • Man of Goodness
       • Killed because he poses a threat to Macbeth in his grace and care for his people
   • Lady Macduff
   • Fleance
   • Lady Macbeth
     • Dies because she is isolated - not in control
   • Macduff Son
   • Young Siward
   • Macbeth
   • Banquo
     • Killed because he is too wise for Macbeth
       • Does not get sucked into supernatural prophecy
       • Sees Macbeth and his actions for what they truly are
       • Shrewd

4. Alive Characters

   • Macduff
   • Malcom
     • Next generation, optimism
     • Understands values of a good king
   • Ross
   • The Witches
   • Lennox

5. Traits and values of those who live

   • Wisdom
   • Restraint
   • Moderation
   • Leadership
   • Attuned
   • Chance

6. Traits and values of those who die

   • Gracious
   • Forthright
   • Wise
   • Isolated
   • Content
     • Not ambitious for more
   • Loyal
   • Recognize and speak of Macbeth's tyranny
   • Boldness of Speech
   • Strive for justice
   • Active not passive
     • Step outside of hierarchical limitations
       • Willing to challenge Creon