MACBETH

Question 1

what does Shakespeare use Macbeth for

Answer 1

Shakespeare uses the character of Macbeth to warn the Jacobean audience against the dangerous consequences of excessive ambition and regicide

Question 2

what is Macbeth’s hamartia

Answer 2

his hubris

Question 3

Evidence of Macbeth’s hamartia

Answer 3

he is willing to commit regicide in order to achieve his goal of becoming king

Question 4

How does Macbeth start the play

Answer 4

Macbeth begins the play as a brave, patriotic warrior: the typical classic hero, who is admired, respected, skilled and honourable

Question 5

What is Macbeth insecure about

Answer 5

Macbeth is insecure about his masculinity; it is this insecurity that allows Lady Macbeth to manipulate and emasculate him.

Question 6

How is justice for Macbeth portrayed

Answer 6

Justice for Macbeth is portrayed through the cyclical structure of the plot

Question 7

explain ,How is justice for Macbeth portrayed

Answer 7

Macbeth kills the traitor at the beginning (symbolic of his loyalty), then when Macbeth becomes the traitor himself, he is killed.