MacBeth Part 2 Lecture Notes

• Lady MacBeth is animus, manipulative, and determined.
• After the coronation of MacBeth, him and his wife go on separate paths
• MacBeth doesn't tell his wife of the murders he is planning. (Banquo's and his sons)
• At this point MacBeth is murdering his way to peace of mind.
• He tells himself that if he kills there people it will be better for him, this makes him less human.
• The speech MacBeth gives after Lady MacBeth's death shows the empty mockery his life has become.
• The witches compel MacBeth but it is ultimately his choice to murder,
• They exist to tempt and torment people
• Their promises come true but not in the way people intend them to
• Banquo responds differently to the witches. His kid might be king but his pride is more important so he doesn't act to make the witches promise come true.
• the witches appeal to what MacBeth wants to hear.
• The witches are marked by being outside of the community.