Guilt and loyalty

Macbeth originally loyal to Scotland and the king Duncan
1. In the battle at the beginning Macbeth was described to have fought fearlessly
2. After hearing the prophecies by the witches he immediately thinks of murdering Duncan
  1. Shows he has thought about this before
    1. Maybe not as loyal to the king as he seemed
3. Duncan was shown to be a great king
  1. Because of this, the lords were loyal to him
4. Banquo was also said to have fought well in the battle
  1. He is loyal to his sense of honour
    1. Won't let ambition or the witches affect him
Throughout the play Macbeth acts loyal
1. So does Lady Macbeth
2. Links in with reality and appearance
Malcolm flees to England to ask for the aid of overthrowing Macbeth
1. Does this not because he wants power but because he is loyal to Scotland
2. Macduff goes to England as well
  1. Loyalty to Scotland is tested by Malcolm to see whether he is a spy of Macbeth or not
Plays a big part in near the end of the play
1. Is the cause of Lady Macbeths downfall
  1. Lack of sleep due to nightmares of what her and Macbeth have done drives her mad
    1. Starts to sleep walk
      1. Leads to her killing herself

Resource summary

	Created by James Riccitelli over 3 years ago