macbeth revision

macbeth revision

1. characters

   • macbeth - Brave, ambitious, flawed, naive, guilt-ridden.
   • lady macbeth - strong, ruthless, and ambitious.
   • banquo - loyal, calm, wise, cynical.
   • the three witches - evil, manipulative, supernatural.
   • macduff - Loyal, brave, moral.
   • king duncan -: moral, just, fair, naïve.

2. themes

   • power
   • gender
     • patriarchy
     • cruelty
     • aggression
   • kingship
   • good v evil

3. symbols

   • weather
     • storms
       • pathetic fallacy
     • reflection
   • blood
     • guilt
     • stains
       • permenance

4. conflict

   • ambition
     • right
     • wrong
   • evil
     • macbeth
     • lady macbeth
   • good
     • malcolm
     • macduff

5. plot

   • power
     • corruption
     • abuse of power
   • ambition
     • ruthlessness
     • evil
   • courage
     • physical
     • moral
       • weakness
         • no loyalty
     • actions
       • consequences