Macbeth - Themes Flashcards
What is the main theme of Macbeth?
Ambition
What is Macbeth’s hamartia (fatal flaw)
Ambition
How do the Macbeth’s pretend to be loyal?
They suck up to Duncan so that he trusts them and then goes and stabs him in the back
What was believed about loyalty in the Elizabethan era?
Loyalty is rewarded
What was believed about betrayal in the Elizabethan era?
Betrayal is punished
What are the 7 main themes
Ambition
Loyalty and Betrayal
Kingship
Good and Evil
The Supernatural
Appearance vs Reality
Fate and Free will
In Scotland, did the monarchy have to be the direct ancestor of the predecessor?
No
What is a good king believed to be?
Holy
Which characters are an example of the Supernatural?
The Witches
Why would Appearance vs Reality be a main theme?
Appearances can be deceiving
Meaning of wards are unclear
What are visions described as being
Supernatural signs of guilt
Which character trusts too much on appearance?
Duncan
