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Macbeth
Key Themes
Ambition
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What is the main theme of Macbeth discussed in the video?
Ambition
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How is ambition defined in the context of the video?
Desire to be
successful
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Who are the main characters ambitious for power in Macbeth?
Macbeth and
Lady Macbeth
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What does Macbeth's ambition lead to in the play?
His
tragic downfall
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What role do the weird sisters play in Macbeth's ambition?
They set
events
in motion
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How does Shakespeare portray ambition as a force for evil?
Through
Macbeth's
escalating
murders
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What happens to Lady Macbeth as the play progresses?
She begins to
unravel
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What does Shakespeare suggest about unchecked ambition?
It upsets
humanity
and society
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What does Macbeth initially think about becoming king?
He
believes
he can be
king
without
action
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What does Macbeth mean by "the prince of Cumberland that is a step on which I must fall down"?
Malcolm
is an obstacle to his ambition
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What does Macbeth call upon the stars to do?
To hide his
dark desires
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How does Lady Macbeth view Macbeth's ambition?
He lacks the
ruthlessness
needed
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What does Lady Macbeth ask the spirits to do in her speech?
To fill her with
cruelty
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How does Lady Macbeth challenge gender expectations of her time?
By seeking
power
and
ambition
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What simile does Lady Macbeth use to criticize Macbeth's ambition?
Like the poor cat in the
adage
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What does Lady Macbeth's mocking lead Macbeth to do?
Agree to
commit
murder
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How does the power dynamic shift after Duncan's murder?
Macbeth
takes control and orders more murders
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What does Lady Macbeth realize about their ambition in Act 3?
It has led to a fearful existence
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What does Macbeth's ambition lead him to do regarding Banquo?
Order his
murder
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How does Macbeth's character change by the final act?
He loses his
humanity
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What metaphor does Macbeth use to describe life in Act 5?
Life is a
walking shadow
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What does Shakespeare suggest about ambition and immoral behavior?
It
leads
to
no
happy ending
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What is the overall moral of Macbeth regarding ambition?
Too much
ambition
results in
downfall
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What is the significance of the weird sisters' prophecies in Macbeth?
They
foreshadow
Macbeth's
rise and fall
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What imagery does Macbeth use to express his dark thoughts?
Stars and
darkness
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How does guilt affect Lady Macbeth's character?
It drives her to
madness
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How does ambition impact relationships in Macbeth?
It
leads
to
betrayal
and
isolation
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What is the historical context of ambition in Jacobean society?
Women were seen as the
weaker sex
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What does darkness symbolize in Macbeth?
Immorality
and evil intentions
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What are the consequences of ambition on mental health in Macbeth?
It leads to
paranoia
and guilt
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How do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's ambitions contrast?
Lady Macbeth is initially more
ruthless
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What theme does fate versus free will explore in Macbeth?
Ambition
can be influenced by fate
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How does Shakespeare use soliloquies in Macbeth?
To express characters'
inner conflicts
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