Macbeth Notes

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Act I

Letter shows trust in Wife.

United as young lovers.

Creates disgusting image of dead child.

Results in impressing Macbeth and shows strength.

At their closest after argument | debate.

Act II

Conscience manifests itself as visions (Dagger).

Lady Macbeth pretends to be brave but, seems nervous alone.

Mocks Macbeth's failure (not perfect)

Lady Macbeth covers Macbeth when his actions are exaggerated and suspicious.

Act III

Plans Banquo's murder.

Uses none of his Wife's help.

'Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chuck'

Lady Macbeth mocks Macbeth at the banquet.

Lady Macbeth uses her quick thinking and dismisses Macbeth's behaviour.

Confides some of his concerns to Lady Macbeth but, has again made plans without her assistance.

(Spies in Macduff's Castle) Burnham Wood & No one of woman born.

Act IV

Macbeth seeks the Witches guidance, not his Wife's.

Macduff's family are slaughtered.

Again planned by only Macbeth.

Act V

Lady Macbeth goes mad.

Macbeth isn't much moved by her death.

They die apart.

Mad with guilt.

Commitment decreases (describe how!).

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