Macbeth Flashcards

A central theme where unchecked ambition leads to downfall, as seen in Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's actions.

A moment where Lady Macbeth calls on spirits to remove her femininity, showing her desire for power and rejection of traditional gender roles.

Symbolises guilt and violence, recurring throughout the play, such as 'Out, damned spot!' and 'Will all great Neptune's ocean wash this blood clean from my hand?'

Sets the plot in motion by predicting Macbeth's rise to power, using equivocation to manipulate him.

Occurs when the audience knows more than the characters, such as Duncan trusting Macbeth while the audience knows Macbeth plans to kill him.