Macbeth- Themes of Trust and Betrayel

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  • Created on: 05-01-18 18:07
What does Duncan do to the previous Thane of Cawdor for betraying him?
He executes the previous Thane of Cawdow for commiting treason.
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How does Duncan show his trust in Macbeth, after he had served him during war?
He was given the title of Thane of Cawdor. He gives him the title because he feels that Macbeth will be loyal.
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How does Duncan's trust in Macbeth make him feel guilty about plotting his assasination?
He is Duncans's subject, and family (...I am his Kinsman and his subject...) so it would be morally wrong to kill the King, and family, He also knows it would be wrong as the host to be responsible for his murder instead of protecting him.(L14 A1 S7)
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What shows that Malcom and Donaldbane (The sons of Duncan) have trust in each other?
They can confidently talk about their plans and worries with each other. (...I'll go to England" "To Ireland I...") (There's daggers in men's smiles")
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What does Lennox say about the "Murderers" of Duncan?
"No man's Life was to be trusted with them." Line 98 Act 2 Scene 3
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How does Macbeth punish the "Murderers" of Duncan?
Macbeth punishes them with death. He also claims he did it out of anger. "O, yet I do repent me of my fury"
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What happens to Banqo when he starts to distrust Macbeth?
Macbeth orders the murder of Banquo. He fears Banquo will betray him. ("Theres non but he whos being I do fear.") Line 55 Act 3 Scene 1
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What happens to Macduff's family once Macbeth learns that Macduff has fled to England?
He orders the Murder of Macduff's family since he has betrayed Macbeth by joining the rebels. It can be seen as his punishment for betraying Macbeth,
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What happens as a result of Macbeths betrayle of people throught the whole play?
Everything he has done to other people happens to him. He loses his wife and he is killed,
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Throughout the play, what is the main thing Shakespear does to show when people have trust in each other?
He has characters reward each other when they have proven they are trustworthy. e.g Macbeth is rewarded the title of Thane of Cawdor because Duncan trusted Macbeth. When people betreay each other they are punished. e.g Macbeth is punished with death
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How does Duncan show his trust in Macbeth, after he had served him during war?

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