Macbeth

Macbeth

1. Key Quotes

   • 'Fair is foul, and foul is fair'
   • 'Unseam’d him from the nave... to the chops'
   • But all’s too weak for brave Macbeth
   • ' Is this a dagger which I see before me?'

2. Writers intentions

   • To show that even the most loyal person can turn on you

3. Characters

   • Macbeth
     • A brave hero and a brutal murderer
     • easily influenced
     • Struggles with his conscience
     • ambitious but easily led astray
   • Malcolm
     • Learn from their fathers mistakes
     • Develops into a good leader
   • Donablain
     • Aren't impulsive
   • Duncan:King of Scotland
     • A good king
     • Kind but too trusting
   • Witches
     • They're evil but don't tell Macbeth to murder Duncan
     • Supernatural powers
   • Lady Macbeth
     • ambitious
     • Clever and quick witted
   • Banquo
     • Doesn't trust the witches
     • More honourable than Macbeth
     • Doesn't act to protect himself
   • Macduffs
     • Macduff is honest and sincere
     • He puts his country before family
     • Lady Macduff can't understand her husbands actions

4. Key events

   • Macbeth meets the witches
   • Macbeths death
   • Duncan's murder
   • Macduff family murdered
   • Lady Macbeth's suicide