AMBITION intentions of Shakespeare

Question 1

themes?

Answer 1

Shakespeare explores the complex theme of morality in Jacobean england, through the cathartic and physiological downfall of the tragic hero/protagonist as a result of his ‘deep desires’

Question 2

characters?

Answer 2

Shakespeare employs Macbeth as a construct to demonstrate ambition as a destructive trait that can lead to the destruction of the moral infrastructure of a high status seemingly stable protagonist

Question 3

shakespearean tragedy?

Answer 3

Shakespeare employs all features of a tragedy - conflict, tragic waste, tragic hero, supernatural, catharsis, comic relief, good vs evil, hamartia and ambiguity of poetic justice