MAC QUEST 2

Macbeth

A Scottish general whose ambition, spurred by a prophecy from witches and his wife, leads him to murder King Duncan and seize the throne.

Lady Macbeth

Macbeth’s wife, who initially encourages him to murder Duncan but later succumbs to guilt and madness.

Banquo

Macbeth’s friend and fellow soldier, whose descendants are prophesied to be kings, leading to his murder by Macbeth.

Fleance

Banquo’s son who survives an assassination attempt ordered by Macbeth.

Macduff

A Scottish nobleman and Macbeth’s enemy who ultimately kills Macbeth.

Lady Macduff

Macduff’s wife, murdered along with her children by Macbeth’s orders.

Ross

A Scottish nobleman who switches sides and provides key information against Macbeth.

Malcolm

King Duncan’s son who flees to England and leads an army against Macbeth.

Donalbain

King Duncan’s other son who flees after Duncan’s murder.

Young Siward

The son of Siward, killed in battle by Macbeth, representing youth and courage.

Guilt and Paranoia

Key themes manifested through Macbeth’s hallucinations and struggles post-murder.

Fate vs. Free Will

The conflict Macbeth faces between the witches' predictions and his own choices.

Appearance vs. Reality

The theme highlighting the contrast between how things appear and the underlying truths.

Supernatural and Fate

The influence of witches' prophecies leading to Macbeth's false sense of security.

Guilt and Consequences

The theme representing how Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are undone by their overwhelming guilt.

Restoration of Order

The theme illustrated by Malcolm becoming king after Macbeth’s death.

“I am afraid to think what I have done; Look on’t again I dare not.”

Macbeth expressing his remorse after Duncan’s murder.

“A little water clears us of this deed.”

Lady Macbeth’s attempt to downplay the gravity of Duncan's murder.

“To be thus is nothing; But to be safely thus.”

Macbeth's contemplation on the insecurity of his kingship.

“None of woman born shall harm Macbeth.”

A prophecy from the witches that leads Macbeth to believe he is invincible.

Macbeth's Soliloquy Before Killing Duncan

A hallucinatory vision of a dagger that symbolizes his guilt and inner conflict.

Macbeth's Soliloquy on Banquo

His reflection on Banquo’s heirs and the threat they pose to his reign.

Macbeth's Soliloquy on His Guilt

His dissatisfaction with kingship due to the violent means of obtaining it.

Macbeth's Soliloquy After Hearing Witches' Prophecies

His growing arrogance after learning he is invincible until Birnam Wood moves.

Macbeth's Soliloquy After Hearing of Lady Macbeth's Death

His reflection on life’s futility illustrating his moral collapse.