Macbeth, Part 7: Analyzing a Production Answers

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How does the universal theme "the conflict between loyalty and betrayal” relate to the universal theme "the quest for power” in these excerpts?

Macbeth is unable to justify his betrayal of Duncan.

Macbeth’s ambition justifies his betrayal of Duncan.

The disloyalty of the former thane of Cawdor justifies Macbeth’s betrayal of Duncan.

The disloyalty of the former thane of Cawdor inspires Macbeth’s betrayal of Duncan.

How does Shakespeare most develop the universal themes "the conflict between loyalty and betrayal” and "the quest for power”?

through Macbeth’s internal conflict

through Lady Macbeth’s internal conflict

through the external conflict between Macbeth and Macduff

through the external conflict between Macbeth and the witches

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