Themes: Ambition (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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Central theme in Macbeth
Central theme in Macbeth
Ambition - pursuit of power leading to destructive outcomes
What sparks Macbeth's ambition
What sparks Macbeth's ambition
The witches' prophecy he will be king
What Macbeth's thoughts turn to after prophecy
What Macbeth's thoughts turn to after prophecy
Murder as means to achieve power
Effect on Macbeth after killing Duncan
Effect on Macbeth after killing Duncan
Becomes paranoid and power-hungry
'Stepp'd in so far' quote shows Macbeth
'Stepp'd in so far' quote shows Macbeth
Sees no easy return from his murderous actions
Lady Macbeth's ambition compared to Macbeth's
Lady Macbeth's ambition compared to Macbeth's
Equally ambitious, pushing him towards murder
What Lady Macbeth pushes Macbeth towards
What Lady Macbeth pushes Macbeth towards
Murder to fulfil desires for power
What Lady Macbeth desires
What Lady Macbeth desires
Power and status
Macbeth's ultimate fate
Macbeth's ultimate fate
Killed in battle
Lady Macbeth's ultimate fate
Lady Macbeth's ultimate fate
Succumbs to madness and death
'Out, out, brief candle' reflects
'Out, out, brief candle' reflects
Futility of life
What ambition theme serves as
What ambition theme serves as
Cautionary tale about overreaching
What ambition overrides in Macbeth
What ambition overrides in Macbeth
Ethical considerations and human compassion