PPT-Macbeth Revision Themes Ambition

Evil The Supernatural Death Appearance v Reality Violence amp Tyranny Guilt amp Conscience Equivocation Act 1 Scene 1 The Witches on The Heath There to meet with Macbeth 8 At the very beginning Macbeth is mentioned by the witches before weve even met him. Act I Analysis. Thesis. Our . working. thesis is that: . Power alone is not the root of all evil as it can be used for good, but when combined with a hunger for advancement or greed, it can lead to corruption. In other words, ambition alone is not evil; it is selfish ambition without regard for consequences that leads to self-destruction. . Analyzing Macbeth. William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Macbeth also known as “The Tragedy of Macbeth” written by the great William Shakespeare was written between 1599 and 1606. This short play is known for its cruel and bloody drama of ambition, motivation, guilt, and revenge.. By Joseph Givner. 10. Th. . Grade. College English 10. June 7, 2013. Summary. The . play . Macbeth. by William Shakespeare is set in medieval Scotland. Macbeth is a power hungry man blinded by his ambition to be king. This begins a killing rampage in order to be king. In the process he kills of . Close study of a Text. Stratford Upon Avon - Today. Shakespeare - YouTube. Themes. Light versus Dark- Good versus . Evil. Much . of this play is filled with the struggle between light and . darkness. Macbeth starts off as good but soon has “horrible imaginings” (Act 1 Sc3 line 139) Macbeth knows that terrible to contemplate regicide and that Duncan does not deserve it. This is evident in his soliloquy where he imagines Duncan’s “virtues/ Will plead like angles trumpet-tongu’d against/ The deep damnation of his taking-off” (Act 1 Sc7)Macbeth . By: Bianca Dise. The Crown. The Crown is used to symbolize when Macbeth was said to become the Thane of Cawdor by the witches in the beginning of Act 1 scene 3 when Banquo and Macbeth are walking together.. Act 1: scene ii, iv & vii. . Act 2: scene I, ii & iv. . Act 3: scene ii, iii, & iv. . Act 4: scene . i. , ii. . & iii. . Act 5: scene . i. , v & viii. Macbeth Revision. Use the image to help you memorise the quotation. Make sure that you understand which of our key themes the quotation is linked to. Some quotations have extra contextual or literary information. Key themes. NOUN. a strong desire to do or achieve something: . desire and determination to achieve success: . A. mbition. Who is ambitious in the play? . In what ways? . What happens to them?. What is Shakespeare’s message or warning about too much ambition? . Scene 1. Characters: . The Weird Sisters. Themes: . Fate . Nature . and the Unnatural . Character’s Introduced. Themes PRESENT. Paradox:. a statement whose two parts seem contradictory yet make sense with more . 5. th. Years. Essay Question. ‘Responsibility . for Macbeth’s downfall does not lie with Macbeth . alone.’. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Support your answer with reference to the text. . Act 1: scene ii, iv & vii. . Act 2: scene I, ii & iv. . Act 3: scene ii, iii, & iv. . Act 4: scene . i. , ii. . & iii. . Act 5: scene . i. , v & viii. Macbeth Revision. Sparks his ambition. LM is using her husbands desires to achieve her own ambition as well.. Macduff and Malcolm care more about Scotland than their desires... Macbeth. : Ambitious, brutal, but seemingly loyal . Motifs and symbols Themes The Supernatural The s upernatural interacts with key characters in different ways: witchcraft exposes Macbeth’s inner evil and directs him to certain deeds; Lady M appeals to the supernatural to possess her and instill power within her; Banquo resists the witches’ In your books mind map with lots of space (across a double page) what you think the main themes are.. Hint: Use the room and your PLC. What is ambition? . NOUN. a strong desire to do or achieve something: .