betrayal

• (1) unnatural deeds do breed unnatural troubles


    Macbeth observes how his betrayal of Duncan has resulted in the disruption of natural order as the crime went against the great chain of being.
• (1) stars, hide your fires, let not light see my black and deep desires"


  In the Bible, it states "God is light." In Jacobean England, the belief in the "divine right of kings" meant kings were seen as chosen by God. Macbeth's words "Let not light see" reflect his attempt to hide from God, aware that his imminent act of regicide in God's eyes, leading to his own self-betrayal and divine betrayal.
• (1) "Most sacrilegious murder hath broken open... the Lord's anointed temple"


  Macduff’s reaction to the crime creates a dramatic foil between him and Macbeth – he can see the sacrilegious and treasonous nature of the crime and is shocked
• (2) none of woman born shall harm Macbeth


   The witches are equivocating, which was seen as a sin to an Elizabethan audience, and used by many Catholic priests (who couldn’t lie) to avoid prosecution. James 1, in his book Daemonologie, talks about how witches are deceptive.
• (2) Win us with honest trifles, to betray is in deepest consequence


  Banquo observes that the witches use small truths, or "honest trifles," to gain trust, ultimately deceiving people with disastrous consequences. Shakespeare highlights the danger in alluring small enticements that conceal hidden intentions, leading to ruines are uncovered. when true motiv
• (3) "o Scotland, Scotland"


  Macduff has betrayed Malcolm after hearing Malcolm's false confessions of womanising. it would be immoral for an Elizabethan audience to choose a sinful leader over loyalty to your country.
• (3) " and I must be from thence"


  Macduff feels deeply guilty for not protecting his family from murder, questioning his absence. He embodies noble Elizabethan ideals, contrasting with Macbeth's merciless actions. His love for his family and loyalty to his country reflect the moral values admired in Shakespeare’s time.
• (1) Macbeth's betrayal of Duncan

  (2) the witches betray macbeth

  (3) betrayal can be moral