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Characterize the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.

If
the main theme of Macbeth is ambition, whose ambition is the driving
force of the playMacbeths, Lady Macbeths, or both?
The supernatural plays an important role in Macbeth. To what extent
does it motivate Macbeth's actions?

Discuss King Duncan and examine what contribution he makes to the


play.

Is Lady Macbeth more responsible than Macbeth for the murder of


King Duncan? Is Lady Macbeth a more evil character than her
husband and, if so, why?

The witches tell Banquo that he will be the father of future kings. How
does Banquo's reaction reveal his true character?

Macbeth has murdered his king, become king himself and managed
to escape the law. He is killed in battle but in many ways he has
eluded punishment and committed the perfect crime. Do you agree?
Macbeth is doomed not by fate, but by a flaw in his character.
Discuss.
Macbeth is basically a man of conscience but with a fatal weakness:
ambition. Discuss.
Macbeth is the tragedy of a nature at war with itself. Discuss.
By the end of the play, Macbeth has changed significantly from his
initial appearance. How does he change?
What is, at the end of the play, your attitude to Macbeth? Admiration,
sympathy, disgust, or any other attitude? Justify your view by
referring to scenes or extracts.

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