Theme: Children

Macbeth and Banquo

• Children symbolize family line continuation

• Macbeth murders Banquo to prevent prophecy fulfilment

• Fleance escapes, potential heir to throne

Macbeth and Lady Macbeth

• Lack of heirs, possible lost child

• Lady Macbeth references motherhood experience

Macduff

• Mourns children killed by Macbeth

• Uses their memory as motivation for revenge

Siward

• Mourns loss of son in battle

• Proud of son's bravery and noble cause

Overall

• Children's loss impacts characters differently

• Reflects themes of power, ambition, and consequences in the play