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King Duncan's sons
Malcolm & Donalbain
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The idea of "fair is foul and foul is fair" is evident of how situations appear to be good when in reality they may be evil or vice versa.
Appearance vs. Reality
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This foreshadowed that Macbeth would become Thane of Cawdor and King of Scotland
The witches prophecy
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His response to everything is violence and murder
Macbeth
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How the witches and Lady Macbeth have influence on Macbeth. He intentionally deliberates before taking action, leaving the question unanswered at the end of the play.
Fate vs. Free will
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This foreshadows that a murder is about to occur ex. the dagger
Hallucinations
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Emits strength through manipulation towards Macbeth, also unable to cop with the guilt of the murders.
Lady Macbeth
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The controversial theme of Macbeth's sense of ruling.
King vs. Tyrant
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The model of virtuous, benevolent, ambitious, and farsighted ruler. Envied by Macbeth.
King Duncan
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The idea/theme that man can satisfy his own needs
Ambition
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Murdered while her husband is away
Lady Macduff
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Constant ridicule of others manhood and how its aggression emphasizes this
Masculinity vs. Gender
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