notes

notes

1. Appearance vs. Reality

   • Macbeth
     • Deceives King Duncan as well
   • Lady Macbeth
     • Presents a facade to King Duncan in order to gain his trust & deceive him. Lady Macbeth employs subterfuge to trick him & eventually commit regicide.
       • 'look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under't'
       • Shakespeare utilizes the words 'fair' and 'honorable to describe her amiable disguise as a hostess.
   • Witches

2. Corrupting Power of Ambition

3. Masculinity & Femininity (Gender)