Ambition

Cards (33)

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