Who is to blame for the events in Macbeth?
The witches, Lady Macbeth and Macbeth were all responsible for the tragic events that occurred, to some extent. The witches were the ones to start the evil as they drilled the prophecies into Macbeth.
What is the conflict in Macbeth Act 2?
Overall, Macbeth’s internal conflict in act 2 involves his distraught emotions, hallucinations, and feelings of remorse for murdering the king. His troubled spirit and mind continue to haunt him later on in the play.
How culpable is Macbeth for his actions?
Macbeth is completely and solely responsible for his own downfall. He lead himself to defeat by falling to his fatal flaws. Manipulation, ambition, and power got the better of him creating great inner turmoil, and bringing him to an abrupt end. From the beginning Macbeth was able to choose his own fate.
How is Lady Macbeth presented as ambitious?
Lady Macbeth is even more ambitious and ruthless than her husband. Lady Macbeth’s determination to succeed is clear here. She is insistent that Macbeth will become King (‘shalt be what thou art promised’) However, she recognises that he is ‘too full o’th’milk of human kindness’ and that this could stand in their way.
Did Lady Macbeth deserve her fate?
Whether or not Lady MacBeth deserved her fate is a tricky question. Although she did encourage MacBeth to murder Duncan, she feels regret for her action. And if MacBeth didn’t kill Duncan none of the other characters would die. MacBeth deserved his fate more than any other characters in the play.
What does Malcolm declare to be a first in the new age of Scotland?
Summary: Act 5, scene 11 Ross tells Siward that his son is dead. Macduff emerges with Macbeth’s head in his hand and proclaims Malcolm King of Scotland. Malcolm declares that all his thanes will be made earls, according to the English system of peerage. They will be the first such lords in Scottish history.
What are Macbeth’s ambitions?
Macbeth’s ambition is driven by a number of factors. For one, he has a deep internal desire for power and advancement. However, that is not exactly why he turns to crime. It takes two outside forces to ignite this hunger and push him to take violent action to obtain power.
What are these so withered?
That you are so. How far is it supposed to be to Forres? (he sees the WITCHES) What are these creatures? They’re so withered-looking and crazily dressed. They don’t look like they belong on this planet, but I see them standing here on Earth.