eng lit- macbeth- key themes linked to macbeth
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how is macbeth linked to ambition?
He is driven by overwhelming ambition, which pushes him to murder duncan and become king, leading to his downfal.
how is macbeth linked to gender and power?
he initially struggles with ideas of masculinity, which allows lady macbeth to dominate and manipulate him by questioning his manhood. He then later becomes a brutal, masculine form of power on his own.
how is macbeth linked to guilt and conscience?
after killing duncan, he is consumed by guilt and paranoia, shown through hallucinations like the dagger and banquos ghost.
how is macbeth linked to appearance vs reality?
macbeth learns to hide his true intentions, believing his deception will protect him but later his brutal and violent nature is exposed.
how is macbeth linked to power and control?
He begins as a follower, influenced by the witches and his wife, but becomes and independent tyrant to maintain control.
how is macbeth linked to madness?
His descent into tyranny and paranoia shows the psychological destruction caused by ambitions and bad actions.
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