Macbeth IB English Global Issues

Act 1 Scene 1

Supernatural and fate, things that are beyond our control

Moral Ambiguidity, Paradox that is mentioned by the witches

Act 1 Scene 2

Corruption of Power, foreshadows once MAcbeth gets more power he betrays Macbeth

Act 1 Scene 3

Conflict between Fate, Free Will and ambition, the wqitches prophecies enbles his ambitions which he sees as fate.

Struggle with Morality, he takes in consideration murder to gain power

Pursuit for more, he gives up what he has to pursuit more

Act 1 Scene 4

Impact of ambition on personal values show his growing willingness to betray Duncan

Act 1 Scene 5

Gender Roles, Lady Macbeth challenges trad wife roles

Manipulation and Influence, Lady Macbeth manipulates Macbeth highlights how influence can lead individuals to act against their morals.

Act 1 Scene 6

Blind Trust in Leadership, Duncans trust in Macbeth

Deception and False Sense of Security, Duncan and Banquo complement the safety and looks of his castle

Act 1 Scene 7

Gender Roles

Moral Dilema

Consequence of action, struggles with his conscience now that he’s killed duncan he is afraid fpo life after death for him.

Act 2 Scene 1

Guilt, Macbeths sees a dagger coming towards him a personification of gui;t. Claims that Nature seems dead (all that is good)

Act 2 Scene 2

Gender Roles, Lady Macbeth is calm comforting Macbeth who is scared

Guilt: He is consumed by his dead and is showing remorse

Act 2 Scene 3

Deception and False Appearances, He acts shocked and says he killed the guards out of loyalty

Act 2 Scene 4

Disruption of Natural Order

Political Instability

Fear in Society