Ambition

The plot of Macbeth is propelled forwards by the Macbeths’ __________ ambition.

The plot of Macbeth is propelled forwards by the Macbeths’ __________ ambition.

manipulative

Both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth centre their actions around their ultimate desire for Macbeth to become __________.

king

Ambition is seen as __________ and causes Macbeth to lose his nobility.

corrupting

Ambition ultimately causes Macbeth to become intensely __________.

violent

Both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth suffer deep __________ over their actions.

remorse

Lady Macbeth's actions ultimately lead her to __________ herself.

kill

Macbeth represents the devastating psychological consequences of pursuing one’s ambitions without any regard for __________.

morality

Macbeth was most likely written in __________, at the start of the Jacobean period.

1606

A rigid class system and intricate social hierarchy meant that people valued __________ highly.

titles

When told he will potentially become Thane of Cawdor and then a king, Macbeth takes this incredibly __________.

seriously

In Jacobean and Elizabethan England, ambition was equated with __________.

sin

The Great Chain of Being posits that everything in the universe has a specific place and __________ in order of importance.

rank

According to the Great Chain of Being, God is at the __________ of the chain.

top

In Elizabethan and Jacobean times, ambition was often treated as a __________ quality.

dangerous

The Witches’ prophecies are one key source of Macbeth’s __________.

ambition

Macbeth’s insatiable ambition is his tragic __________.

flaw

Macbeth experiences visions of a __________ knife as a reflection of his madness.

bloody

Macbeth admits that only his __________ for power leads him to wanting to kill his King.

ambition

Macbeth compares his ambition to a horse rider; ambition is the __________ he uses to motivate his plans.

spur

Ross exclaims, 'Thriftless ambition, that will ravin up Thine own lives’ __________.'

means

The audience is aware that it was Macbeth who killed Duncan, causing them to question whether it is also __________ for Macbeth to kill someone he respected.

against nature

Lady Macbeth is seen as a motivator of Macbeth's ambition to usurp the __________.

crown

Lady Macbeth doubts Macbeth’s ability to act on his __________.

ambitions

Lady Macbeth implies that evil is equated with __________ in her quote about ambition.

illness

Lady Macbeth questions Macbeth’s __________, criticizing his lack of ruthlessness.

manhood

Lady Macbeth pours her spirit into Macbeth's ear, thus directing his __________.

actions

Lady Macbeth’s ambition can be viewed as more __________ than Macbeth’s since she actively pushes him to murder.

ruthless

Both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth end up dead due to their overwhelming __________.

ambition

The theme of __________ is represented through the characters' psychological decline.

guilt

Macbeth is tormented by guilt, leading to hallucinations such as the apparition of __________'s ghost.

Banquo

Blood symbolizes __________ and is intimately connected to guilt in Macbeth.

sin

Macbeth declares that his sin will not wash away and instead, it will __________ the seas.

incarnadine

At the beginning of the play, blood represents Macbeth’s loyalty and __________ as a soldier.

bravery

Blood symbolizes Macbeth's changing character as he transforms from a 'noble' man to a '__________.'

butcher

The changing meanings of blood in the play mirror Macbeth’s __________ character.

changing

Lady Macbeth believes that one can achieve greatness only by ignoring their __________ compass.

moral

Macbeth describes his thoughts of murder as 'black and deep __________.'

desires

The tension in Macbeth arises from a battle over names and __________.

titles

According to Lady Macbeth, she fears Macbeth's nature is too full of the 'milk of human __________.'

kindness

Lady Macbeth believes that pursuing ambitions requires doing __________ deeds.

evil

Shakespeare uses Lady Macbeth to challenge accepted gender ________ of his time.

norms

The ambition discussed in Macbeth is a reflection of the societal __________ during the Jacobean era.

hierarchy

The apparition of Banquo’s ghost is interpreted as a manifestation of Macbeth's __________ mind.

unhinged

In Act 2 Scene 2, Macbeth states, 'This my hand will rather The multitudinous seas __________.'

incarnadine

Macbeth's transformation from brave soldier to abhorred __________ represents his moral decline.

tyrant

Shakespeare explores whether ambition is __________ and how it relates to fate.

useful

The role of women in Macbeth highlights the limitations placed upon them by __________ norms.

gender

Lady Macbeth's isolation from her femininity is suggested by her desire to be '__________' of compassion.

devoid

When discussing ambition, Macbeth often sees himself as a __________ attempting to clear obstacles.

rider

Macbeth’s tragic flaw is best described as his insatiable __________ for power.

ambition

In Act 3, Macbeth justifies his actions as being 'For mine own __________.'

good

Shakespeare presents ambition as a driving force that leads to loss and __________.

suffering

The supernatural elements in Macbeth, like the Witches, serve to highlight the theme of __________.

fate

The juxtaposition of Macbeth's noble past and his tyrannical reign illustrates the __________ of ambition.

corruption

An important element in Macbeth is the psychological and moral __________ of its main characters.

consequences

Macbeth’s belief in his invincibility directly stems from the __________ of the witches' prophecies.

deception

The actions of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth lead to a chain of __________ in the play.

tragedy

The title character’s transformation embodies the struggle between ambition and __________.

morality

In the context of the play, witches symbolize the __________ of ambition.

temptation

Lady Macbeth's ambition pushes her to manipulate and exert power over __________.

Macbeth

Macbeth uses the theme of __________ to portray the mental unraveling of its protagonists.

guilt

The concept of ambition in the play touches upon the limits of __________ right and wrong.

moral

Lady Macbeth's desire for power challenges traditional views of __________ in Jacobean times.

women

The idea of ambition leading to __________ culminates in the tragic deaths of the main characters.

ruin

Macbeth's hallucinations serve to illustrate the permanent mark of __________ he bears after his crimes.

guilt

The phrase 'vaulting ambition' signifies aims that are __________ than one can achieve.

higher

Both characters' ambition unravels their __________ and causes havoc in their lives.

sanity