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Macbeth.

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Created on October 21, 2021

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Macbeth

Drama written by William Shakespeare in 1.606 in English.

Overview

Characters

Macbeth guided by a strange prophecy and driven by lust for power, uses deceit and murder to make himself king of Scotland. When the other Lords and rightful heir become suspicious, Macbeth´s days on the throne are numbered. His downfall becomes a cautionary tale of the dangers of unchecked ambition.

  • Macbeth: Thane of Glamis, kills the King for his crown.
  • Duncan: Murdered king of Scotland.
  • Lady Macbeth: Macbeth´s wife and accomplice.
  • Banquo: Macbeth´s friend, killed in cover-up.
  • Weird Sisters: Three witches predict Macbeth´s rise and downfall.
  • Malcolm: Duncan´s rightful heir.
  • Macduff: Thane of Fife, defeats Macbeth.

"Is there enough water in the oceans to wash my hands of this blood?" Macbeth Act II Scene II

Symbols

Themes

Motifs

  • Ambition
  • Greed
  • Power
  • Gender Roles
  • Destiny vs. free will
  • Predictions
  • Violence
  • Weather
  • Sleep
  • Imagery of Birds
  • Thunder
  • Ghosts
  • Blood
  • Eight Kings
  • Clothing

"Life is an insubstantial shadow: a wretched actor who poses and rages for a short time on the stage, and then is heard of no more. It´s an idiot´s story. Full of noise and passion. Meaning- nothing." Macbeth A5 S5

ACT I

ACT II

ACT III

ACT IV

ACT V

The Witches´s Prophecy

Fate Victorious

The Apparitions

Prophecy Fulfilled

The Floating Dagger