Themes Of Macbeth Flashcards
What is ambition?
a strong desire to do or achieve something.
How is ambition portrayed in Macbeth
Ambition within Macbeth is centred around the character (Macbeth- ambition to be king and gain power) (L Macbeth to become queen and not be human) (Macduff to kill Macbeth) macbeth shows the dangers of ambition and what lengths are gone through to achieve it
What is the definition of supernatural?
(of a manifestation or event) attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature.
What’s an example of supernatural in the play?
The witches and prophecies
How is supernatural presented within Macbeth?
Due to the time of Macbeth within shakespearen times witchcraft was a very popular belief, it is mainly presented by the characters (witches L Macbeth) but also by specific circumstances within the play (floating dagger scene, witches prophecies being true)
