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Themes in Macbeth :bulb: - Coggle Diagram
Themes in Macbeth :bulb:
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Gender :silhouettes:
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Macbeth :crossed_swords:
Does not like his masculinity to be questioned because it highlights his insecurity and makes him look weak which was not desirable
Macbeth gives into Lady Macbeth's accusations and taunts and does kill Duncan which highlights the fragility of his masculinity
He decides to fight the final battle as he knows it is more honourable meaning masculinity effects him until the very end of the play
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Power :muscle:
Power balance :scales:
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth often reverse stereotypical gender roles- she uses his need to feel masculine and powerful to her advantage, to make him do things that she wants
Lady Macbeth thinks masculinity is based on violence (by killing Duncan) whereas Macbeth thinks it is based on honour
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