Greed

• Who is a catalyst to Macbeth's greed?

  Lady Macbeth
• What is greed a part of?

  Macbeth's ambition
• What does Macbeth use greed to protect?

  His power
• What does greed lead to?

  Destruction, Characters downfalls
• What mental thing can greed lead to?

  Paranoia, guilt and madness
• Who did Macbeth kill for power?

  Duncan
• What does greed eventually become?

  Macbeths hamartia
• "I must fall down, or else o'erleap"
• What act is the quote "I must fall down, or else o'erleap" from?

  Act one, scene four
• Who says the quote "I must fall down, or else o'erleap"?

  Macbeth
• What does the quote "I must fall down, or else o'erleap" mean?

  The lines reveal Macbeth's ambition and his willingness to commit evil to achieve his desire. The phrase "o'erleaps" indicated a willingness to use violence and any means necessary to get what he wants . Suggests that he sees Malcom as an obstacle on his path to becoming king, and he must either relinquish his ambition or forcefully overcome it. Greed for power.
• What does the quote "I must fall down, or else o'erleap" illustrate?

  Illustrates Macbeth's willingness to embrace unethical behaviour. His greed drives him
• "Unsex me here"
• What act is the quote "Unsex me here" from?

  Act one, scene five
• Who says "Unsex me here"?

  Lady Macbeth
• What does the quote "Unsex me here" mean?

  A powerful expression of her ambition and willingness to embrace ruthlessness to achieve power. She sees femininity as a weakness and desires to replace it with masculine qualities like cruelty and strength as she wants the throne. Lady Macbeths desire to be "unsexed" is rooted in her greed for power and her ambition to see Macbeth become king. Lady Macbeths greed for power is evident in her willingness to abandon her identity and moral compass to achieve her goal.
• "O'never shall sun that morrow see."
• What act is the quote "O' never shall sun that morrow see" from?

  Act one, scene five
• Who says the quote "O' never shall sun that morrow see"?

  Lady Macbeth
• What does the quote "O' never shall sun that morrow see" mean?

  Highlights Lady Macbeth's ruthlessness and ambition, as she is willing to commit murder to secure Macbeth's place on the throne. Greed has turned Lady Macbeth into a cold and calculating nature as she is prepared to sacrifice Duncan's life for power.
• What does the quote "O' never shall sun that morrow see" reveal?

  Quote reveals Lady Macbeth's deepening greed as she is willing to lose herself to gain the power she so desperately wants.
• What does the quote "O' never shall sun that morrow see" signify?

  It signifies that Duncan will not live to see the next day as she is determined to ensure his death
• "Oh full of scorpions is my mind"
• What act is the quote "Oh full of scorpions is my mind" from?

  Act three, scene two
• Who says the quote "Oh full of scorpions is my mind"?

  Macbeth
• What does the quote "Oh full of scorpions is my mind" mean?

  The "scorpions" symbolize the torment of his conscience, the lingering fear and anxiety, and the destructive consequences of his ambition and greed. A powerful metaphor expressing his intense mental torment.
• What does the quote "Oh full of scorpions is my mind" symbolize?

  Corrupting influence of greed. His desires for power, fueled by the Witches prophecies has led him to plunge into chaos. His greed for power has led him to commit heinous acts and now he is haunted by the fear of losing power.
• "Are you a man"
• What act is the quote "Are you a man" from?

  Act three, scene four
• Who says the quote "Are you a man"?

  Lady Macbeth
• What does the quote "Are you a man" mean?

  A powerful rhetorical question, primarily used to challenge and manipulate Macbeth's masculinity. Lady Macbeth's questions further encourages him to pursue this ambition even if it means sacrificing his moral compass. Lady Macbeth challenges Macbeth to commit further violent acts to secure their power. Shows how greed can manipulate personal relationships as Lady Macbeth undermines Macbeth
• "You secret, black and midnight hags"
• Who says the quote "You secret, black and midnight hags"?

  Macbeth
• What act is the quote "You secret, black and midnight hags" from?

  Act four, scene one
• What does the quote "You secret black and midnight hags" mean?

  Macbeth has gone back to the Witches to get more prophecies as he is greedy for more power. He seeks the witches guidance due to a desperate desire to secure his position and protect himself. This reinforces the idea that Macbeth is increasingly driven by greed and a fear of losing what he has gained.
• What does Macbeth acknowledge in the quote "You secret, black and midnights hags"?

  Macbeth acknowledges their dark and mysterious nature and power. His desperation to learn more about his fate shows how far he's fallen into greed. He is willing to engage with dark forces to ensure his reign and eliminate any threats to power.
• "Boundless intemperance in nature is a tyranny"
• What act is the quote "Boundless intemperance in nature is a tyranny" from?

  Act four, scene three
• Who says the quote "Boundless intemperance in nature is a tyranny"?

  Macduff to Malcom as Malcom pretends to be tyrannical
• What does the quote "Boundless intemperance in nature is a tyranny" mean?

  Highlights the dangers of unchecked ambition and greed, arguing that such vices can lead to a breakdown of order and societal chaos. Macduff equates "Boundless intemperance" with tyranny, implying that the uncontrolled pursuit of desires, especially in a leader undermines the stability and well-being of the kingdom.