Themes In Mabeth Flashcards
(12 cards)
What causes Macbeth’s guilty hallucinations?
Macbeth’s guilt about murdering King Duncan and ordering the murder of his friend Banquo causes him to have guilty hallucinations.
How does Lady Macbeth’s guilt manifest?
Lady Macbeth hallucinates and eventually goes insane from guilt over her role in Duncan’s death.
What does the torment of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth suggest about their characters?
The torment they suffer suggests that neither Macbeth nor Lady Macbeth is entirely cold-blooded; they know, on some level, that their actions are wrong.
What does Lady Macbeth say about guilt in Act Five, Scene One?
Lady Macbeth says, ‘What’s done/ cannot be undone,’ but her guilt continues to torment her.
How does Macbeth’s guilt affect his actions?
Macbeth’s guilt causes him to commit further murders in an attempt to cover up his initial crimes.
What is the consequence of Lady Macbeth’s guilt?
Lady Macbeth’s guilt drives her to insanity and ultimately to suicide.
What is the source of Macbeth’s downfall?
Macbeth’s true downfall is his own ambition, despite being encouraged by the Witches.
How does Lady Macbeth’s ambition compare to Macbeth’s?
Lady Macbeth is as ambitious as Macbeth, encouraging him to commit murder to achieve their goals.
What happens to Macbeth’s ambition after he kills Duncan?
After killing Duncan, Macbeth’s ambition to hold on to his title becomes intertwined with his paranoia.
How does Macbeth’s pursuit of power affect him?
Macbeth becomes obsessed with maintaining the power he has won, rather than enjoying the fruits of his ambition.
How does Banquo’s ambition differ from Macbeth’s?
Banquo also has ambition for his sons but his morality prevents him from pursuing his goal at any cost.
What does Macbeth realize at the end of the play?
At the end of the play, Macbeth sees that his unchecked ambition has cost him everything he holds dear, including his wife and hope of producing a prince.
