Macbeth: Annotation Edition (Scholastic GCSE 9-1)

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There are also other minor characters in Macbeth who play a significant role in the play, such as the Three Witches and Malcolm. Lady Macbeth and Macbeth are both on their own on stage when they speak these lines, suggesting that they reveal the characters’ true feelings

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In the royal palace of Forres (the residence of the late King Duncan), Banquo thinks about the prophecies of the weird sisters. The witches predicted that Macbeth would be king and Banquo's children would be the heirs to the throne. Angus: “ Those he commands move only in command, nothing in love: now does he feel his title hand loose about him, like a giants robe upon a dwarfish thief. Macbeth Themes – Further Revision The fact that she is commanding evil spirits shows her hubris : it is arrogant for humans to believe they can control evil forces Banquo, Macbeth's best friend, becomes suspicious of what his friend has done so Macbeth has him murdered too. The religious symbolism (“stars”, “light”, "Heaven”) suggests that both characters are aware of the significance and consequences (“Hell”) of committing regicide

This is the Agreement for accessing CGP Online Editions (the Service). The Service provides online access to a range of titles published by Coordination Group Publications Ltd. (CGP). This Agreement covers access to the Service regardless of the device or network you access it through. By using the Service you agree to be bound by this Agreement. Shakespeare could be suggesting her downfall comes from her unnatural attempt to have control over her husband and her status By using the CGP Online Edition or accessing an Online Edition title you agree to be bound by the full Terms and Conditions. Users of CGP Online Editions The fact that Macbeth echoes Lady Macbeth’s words shows that they still have a close relationship based on shared ideas (unlike later in the play) She wants to remove her feminine traits (being nurturing , dutiful , powerless) and become “unsexed”:

The witches are warning the audience that what may be seen as good might well be bad, and vice versa Both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth ask for their crimes to be hidden from God and Heaven because they know the consequences of committing regicide We’ve touched on this theme when discussing all of the others. The Shakespearean audience had two concepts of leadership, stemming from medieval kings.

Shakespeare could be offering a warning that women who do not conform to expectations and are unnatural are doomed to suffer negative consequences Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth as attempting to have agency: control over her status, husband and future Lady Macbeth: “ Glamis thou art, and Cawdor; and shalt be what thou art promised: yet do I fear thy nature: it is too full o’ the milk of human kindness to catch the nearest way: thou wouldst be great; art not without ambition, but without the illness should attend it”In the Bible, this temptation causes the fall of man. In Macbeth, it causes the downfall of Lady Macbeth and her husband

You have read and understand this Agreement and agree that it constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of the Agreement between us with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. 12. Law and Disputes Macbeth is dressed in royal clothing, followed by Lady Macbeth, now his queen. Macbeth mentions to Banquo that they should discuss Malcolm and Donalbain as the brothers have fled from Scotland and may be plotting against him.If you become aware of any unauthorised use of Your Account, you must notify us immediately. 5. Termination The paradox suggests that the words of the witches might be in the form of riddles: confusing, or misleading, just as their prophecies are to Macbeth ii. You may use the Service and any titles for your own personal use, including but not limited to study, classroom teaching, lesson planning or in-school training. Codes are used to transfer access provisions to other users. School customers will be given Codes on printed vouchers so they can provide students with access to titles. As with any tragedy, wider forces influence the protagonist, but ultimately it is his fatal flaws that lead to his downfall.