corruption of nature

• What theme is illustrated in the timeline from Macbeth?

  Corruption of nature
• How does Shakespeare use weather descriptions in Macbeth?

  To foreshadow upcoming deaths
• What do the witches meet in during Macbeth?

  Thunder and lightning
• What does Macbeth say about the day after Duncan's murder?

  He calls it "foul"
• What does Duncan's murder signify in the play?

  It disrupts the natural order
• How does Macbeth feel about being king after Duncan's murder?

  He feels uneasy wearing the crown
• How is Duncan described in contrast to Macbeth?

  Aligned with nature through pleasant descriptions
• What does Lennox describe the night of Duncan's murder as?

  "Unruly" with "strange screams of death"
• What does Lady Macbeth demand from the spirits?

  To "unsex me here"
• What is the impact of the corruption of nature on characters in Macbeth?

  • Macbeth: Disruption of nature and his mental state
  • Lady Macbeth: Manipulates Macbeth, leading to madness
  • Duncan: His murder causes chaos in natural order
  • Witches: Symbolize nature's corruption and predict future
• What does Duncan's murder symbolize in the play?

  Collapse of social hierarchy
• What powers do the witches possess in Macbeth?

  Ability to predict the future
• How does Shakespeare establish a disrupted natural order?

  Through setting and atmosphere
• How does the theme of corruption of nature drive the plot of Macbeth?

  It leads to Macbeth's downfall
• Why does the corruption of nature appeal to the audience?

  Reflects volatile society during Jacobean era
• What role does Lady Macbeth play in the theme of corruption of nature?

  Her ambition is perceived as unnatural
• How does Shakespeare heighten tension in Macbeth?

  By using unnatural occurrences