loyal/betrayal

• Who are the two characters that Macbeth feels conflicted loyalties towards?

  Duncan and Banquo
• What are the two main loyalties that Macbeth struggles with?

  Comradeship for Duncan and Banquo, loyalty to his wife
• What decision does Macbeth make that leads to his betrayal of Duncan?

  He trusts the witches' prophecies and his wife's judgement
• How does Macbeth's decision to betray Duncan reflect his internal conflict?

  It shows his struggle between loyalty to friends and ambition
• What is the significance of Macbeth's decision to trust the witches' prophecies?

  It reveals his ambition and desire for power
• How does Macbeth's decision to trust the witches' prophecies affect his moral standing?

  It leads to his moral decline and eventual downfall
• What theme is highlighted by Macbeth's decision to trust the witches' prophecies?

  It highlights the theme of fate versus free will