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Themes (Macbeth)
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- 1AmbitionThis is the driving force behind Macbeth's evil actions. His ambition to be king, encouraged by his wife, leads to the murder of Duncan.
- 2ConflictThe witches' declaration that 'foul is fair' runs through the play in physical and internal conflicts, and in the motifs of day and night.
- 3The supernaturalA dagger appears to Macbeth before he kills Duncan, and Lady Macbeth sees spots of blood on her hands.
- 4WitchcraftThe witches set the scene for the play, foreshadowing the foul-play that follows. Macbeth seeks them out again and they prophesy his death.
- 5RevengeA series of 'revenges' run through the play, following on from the murder of Duncan. Macduff's vengeance ends the play when he kills Macbeth.
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