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These key summery of each character in Macbeth helped me to get a grade 8 in GCSE.
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Macbeth### Character Analysis:
- **Ambition: ** Macbeth's ambition is his tragic flaw. Initially, he is portrayed as a brave
and loyal warrior, but his ambition for power leads him to commit heinous acts.
- **Guilt: ** Macbeth is plagued by guilt after murdering King Duncan. His guilt manifests
in hallucinations and paranoia, showcasing his inner turmoil.
- **Relationship with Lady Macbeth: ** Lady Macbeth plays a significant role in
influencing Macbeth's actions. She challenges his masculinity and pushes him towards
regicide.
- **Hubris: ** Macbeth's arrogance and overconfidence in the prophecies lead to his
downfall. He becomes increasingly tyrannical and isolated as the play progresses.
- **Character Development: ** Macbeth undergoes a transformation from a respected
nobleman to a ruthless tyrant consumed by ambition and guilt.
### Key Scenes:
- **The Murder of King Duncan: ** This pivotal scene shows Macbeth's initial moral
struggle and his descent into darkness after committing regicide.
- **Banquo's Ghost: ** The appearance of Banquo's ghost at the banquet reveals
Macbeth's guilt and psychological unraveling.
- **Lady Macbeth's Sleepwalking: ** Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking scene provides insight
into the couple's deteriorating mental states and the consequences of their actions.
- **Macbeth's Final Battle: ** The final battle highlights Macbeth's realisation of the
witches' prophecies and his tragic end at the hands of Macduff.
### Motifs:
- **Blood: ** Symbolises guilt, violence, and the consequences of Macbeth's actions.
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