The Ethical Dilemma of Macbeth: A Divided Character

TLDRMacbeth debates whether to proceed with the plan to kill King Duncan, and Lady Macbeth convinces him by questioning his courage and masculinity. They devise a plan to frame the servants for the murder.

Key insights

🤔Macbeth is conflicted between his ethical duties and his desire for power.

💡Lady Macbeth plays a pivotal role in convincing Macbeth to go through with the plan.

😱Lady Macbeth shows her willingness to sacrifice her own child for the murder pact.

👑Macbeth's ambition drives him to consider regicide.

🔪The plan involves framing the servants for King Duncan's murder.

Q&A

What is Macbeth debating in Act 1 Scene 7?

Macbeth is debating whether to proceed with the plan to kill King Duncan.

How does Lady Macbeth convince Macbeth to go through with the plan?

Lady Macbeth questions his courage and masculinity, and assures him that the plan will succeed.

What is Lady Macbeth willing to sacrifice for the murder pact?

Lady Macbeth says she would rather kill her own child than break the murder pact.

What role does ambition play in Macbeth's decision?

Macbeth's ambition drives him to consider regicide to fulfill his desire for power.

How do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plan to cover up the murder?

They plan to frame the servants for King Duncan's murder.

Timestamped Summary

00:00[Music]

00:08As Act 1 Scene 7 of Macbeth begins, the servants prepare a banquet to honor the King.

00:13Macbeth debates with himself and shores up his courage to kill Duncan.

00:15Lady Macbeth questions Macbeth's courage and masculinity.

00:18Lady Macbeth convinces Macbeth to proceed with the plan to kill Duncan.

00:20They devise a plan to frame the servants for the murder.

00:23Macbeth praises Lady Macbeth's nerve and readiness for the plan.

00:25Macbeth's soliloquy reveals his inner conflict as a deeply divided character.