Themes

Cards (5)

  • What are the key themes in Macbeth
    • Ambition
    • Guilt
    • The supernatural
    • Appearance vs Reality
  • Which characters show ambition in Macbeth?
    • Lady Macbeth
    • Macbeth
  • How is ambition presented in Macbeth?

    • Ambition is the hamartia of the Macbeth's and it is the catalyst for their collapse
    • Macbeth is a tragic hero, who's downfall is a result of his unwavering ambition
  • Why does Shakespeare use the theme of ambition?

    • Shakespeare presents ambition as morally corrosive, and shows how detrimental it can be for one.
    • Shakespeare allows the audience to witness the fragility of human life - it is easily changed or damaged
    • Shakespeare teaches the audience how omnipotent ambition can be, even in the presence of divine authority.
    • He cautions the audience about giving in to the temptations of ambition, and it can lead to life united with the devil.
  • How does Macbeth show ambition?
    • 'Vaulting ambition which o'erleaps itself' -