Themes presented in characters in macbeth Flashcards
How is Macbeth presented as ambitious?
At the start of the play, Macbeth is Thane of Glamis. He quickly becomes the more powerful Thane of Cawdor and then murders his way to become and remain King of Scotland.
What evidence suggests Macbeth is ambitious? (quotes)
“That is a step
On which I must fall down…For in my way it lies…
Let not light see my black and deep desires”
“if chance will have me king chance will crown me”
“I will do all I dare to become a man”
How is Macbeth presented as brave?
At the start of the play, Macbeth shows that he is a mighty warrior when he leads the Scottish troops to victory .the King, rewards him by making him Thane of Cawdor. At the end of the play, Macbeth show some of his old bravery, as he faces Macduff in single combat.
What quotes suggest Macbeth is brave?
For brave Macbeth– well he deserves that name”
“I will not yield to kiss before young Malcom’s feet”
What quotes suggest lady Macbeth Is ambitious?
“thy nature is too full’th milk of human kindness”-manipulates Macbeth so she can be queen
“come you spirits who tend on mortal thoughts” -willing to deal with the supernatural
What quotes suggest lady Macbeth is going mad?
“out damn spot, out”
“all the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten”
Quote by lady Macbeth that links to the theme of supernatural
“come you spirits who tend on mortal thoughts”
What quotes show Duncan trusts the wrong people?
“out honoured hostess” -lady m later helps kill him
“fair and noble hostess”
What quotes by the witches set the scene for the play?
“when shall we three meet again? In thunder lightening or rain?
“fair is foul and foul is fair” - things aren’t as they seem-deception
How can manipulation be linked to both lady Macbeth an Macbeth?
Most readers would interpret lady Macbeth as being the manipulating power in their relationship; encouraging Macbeth to kill the king by using accusatory language.
In contrast, Macbeth could be the manipulating one as in his letter to Lady m, he is tempting his “partner in greatness” to persuade him into killing the king. This is because he is aware he has “no spur only vaulting ambition” and could be referring to Lady m as that spur he needs in order to achieve greatness.
