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MACBETH - a tale of a man lost

MACBETH - a tale of a man lost . Offered by William Shakespeare as a cautionary tale. A man like any other, torn by ambition and need to be accepted A woman driven by desire, ambition and love. Supernatural events lead the way to death and personal defeat.

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MACBETH - a tale of a man lost

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  1. MACBETH - a tale of a man lost Offered by William Shakespeare as a cautionary tale

  2. A man like any other, torn by ambition and need to be accepted A woman driven by desire, ambition and love Supernatural events lead the way to death and personal defeat

  3. What drives an individual to commit horrible deeds? What personality traits come into play? How do fears control an individual? What propels an individual towards committing deeds? Does fate play a part in an individual’s actions?

  4. Factors which guide behaviour > health > another individual > environment > past > value system

  5. What is a civil war? Who are the players? What constitutes a weak leader? What constitutes a strong leader?

  6. DRAMATIS PERSONAE Important players: Duncan - King of Scotland Macbeth – Thane of Glamis; tragic hero Lady Macbeth – Macbeth’s partner in crime Banquo – son, Fleance is killed by Macbeth Malcolm and Donalbain: Duncan’s sons Macduff – discovers Duncan’s murder; Macbeth’s nemesis THE WITCHES – supernatural hags who trick Macbeth

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