Macbeth themes Flashcards
1
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what does ambition do to macbeth
A
motivates him to commit terrible deeds.
2
Q
how does the play show ambition is dangerous
A
because it can quickly spiral out of control
macbeth considers the morality of killing macbeth for a long time but doesnt hesitate to kill banquo
3
Q
how is loyalty rewarded
A
duncan rewards macbeth by making him thane of cawdor
malcolm becomes king for his loyalty
4
Q
what quote shows macbeth was loyal to duncan
A
“His loyal kinsman and his subject”
4
Q
how is loyalty punished
A
macbeth is eventually killed for betraying scotland
at the start king duncan executes the thane of cawdor
macbeth betrays his own sense of right and wrong
4
Q
what quote shows us duncan trusts lady macbeth
A
“Fair and noble hostess”
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