Key themes - Macbeth Flashcards
1
Q
What are the key themes in Macbeth?
A
Ambition
The supernatural
Guilt
Appearance v reality
2
Q
Where is ambition shown in the play?
A
Macbeth is overly ambitious and as a result seeks to commit regicide and steal the throne
3
Q
Where is the supernatural shown in the play
A
The appearance of the witches, Macbeth seeing the dagger, Banquo’s ghost.
The involvement of the supernatural was what ultimately led to Macbeth committing regicide
4
Q
Where is guilt shown in the play?
A
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth suffer from the guilt of their actions.
This is seen through their respective hallucinations, Macbeth’s dagger scene and Lady Macbeth’s sleepwalking scene
