Macbeth Themes Short Analysis

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torch goes out; 4. At the end of the play, Lady Macbeth had to have a light bu her side; 5. Macbeth reacts to Lady Macbeth's death by saving "out brief candle" - showing he felt she brought light; THE SUPERNATURAL: 1. The witches open the play at set the atmosphere; 2. Macbeth has complete belief in their prophecies; 3. L. Macbeth asks for the evil spirits help to persuade her husband to murder Duncan; 4. Macbeth sees visions of a dagger and banquo's ghost; 5. After Duncan's death, the world is thrown into chaos; 6. Macbeth is so consumed, he returned to the witches; 7. Lady Macbeth's sleep is haunted and she kills herself; MASCULINITY/MANLINESS: 1. Macbeth describes his wife as his "partner of greatness"; 2. Lady Macbeth worries Macbeth will not kill Duncan; 3. Lady Macbeth says he's not a man unless he kills Duncan; 4. Lady Macbeth guides Macbeth after Duncan's murder; 5. Macduff is upset at the death of his wife and children and wants revenge against Macbeth; 6. At the end, we are reminded of Macbeth's bravery; BLOOD AND WATER: 1. Macbeth sees visions of a blood covered dagger; 2. Macbeth is scared by Duncan's blood - he says it would turn all of the seas red; 3. Lady Macbeth says that they can wash the blood away; 4. Macbeth celebrates Banquo's blood being on the murderer's face; 5. The ghost of Banquo is covered in blood; 6. Lady Macbeth later sees blood on her hands; DEATH, VIOLENCE AND CONFLICT: 1. Violence in battle is celebrated at start of the play; 2. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth argue about killing King Duncan; 3. Macbeth suffers internal conflict of conscience; 4. Macbeth murders King Duncan; 5. Macbeth orders the death of Banquo; 6. Conflicted, Lady Macbeth dies; 7. Macduff kills Macbeth and his death is celebrated;