It could be argued Macbeth does what he does for love. Does he truly love his wife (enough to kill for her)? If yes, then how do you explain his seeming indifference to her death at the end of the play (“She should have died hereafter; / There would have been a time for such [...]
Archive for the ‘Relationships’ Category
Love and Marriage
Posted in Relationships on April 18, 2007 | 33 Comments »
Kings and Countrymen
Posted in Relationships on April 18, 2007 | 4 Comments »
The relationship between king and subject varies dramatically throughout the play. How is this relationship shown throughout the play—are there any positive versions of it?
Fathers and Sons
Posted in Relationships on April 18, 2007 | 15 Comments »
Father/son relationships are an important part of this story, as is the role of children (particularly sons). Banquo and Fleance have a much different relationship than Duncan has with his sons. We never see Duncan interact with his sons, and after his murders their reactions show they are more concerned with themselves than [...]
