Themes: Ambition / Hamartia Flashcards
Lady Macbeth helps Macbeth do what?
Find the spur to drive his own ambition without intervention from her
What is the significance of Macbeth telling Lady Macbeth of the prophesies?
He entices her to magnify his own ambition so he has obtained an excuse to stray from his moral compass
What is significant regarding Banquos ambition?
It goes unrecognised but one could argue that Banquos ambition is what made him sacrifice himself for his son. He knew from the witches that he himself would never gain a superior title like King but that his son could and it perhaps not his love for his son but is his ambition regarding the fact his name could carry on to be royal that Spurs him to sacrifice himself
What is significant about the witches ambition?
Witches are known to have links with the devil which leads the audience to think that they are blatantly striving for chaos but it is hinted at that they desire to be loved ( Shakespeare metaphorically making a point - women- audience don’t jump to conclusions) however because they cannot be loved they fill that void with evil games
What makes us think Shakespeare is critiquing the patriarchal society regarding Lady Macbeth?
She has to become more manly to be powerful
What is the significance of Macduff leaving his family?
Does he unconsciously make the decision to leave them knowing they will be killed so he has an excuse and the drive to kill Macbeth??
