Macbeth
It is natural for humans to strive for power.
For me aggression is the most exhibited human behavior on a daily basis, especially among children. Some argue that nature influences aggression, indicating that chemical relationships between serotonin, testosterone, and frontal lobe brain chemistry may play a key role in determining aggressive behavior and that all human beings are inherently aggressive (Kassin, 2004). The other chief view, nurture, argues that aggression is a cultural phenomenon, caused by faulty education and mass media communication, and is linked to socioeconomic factors. The nurture theory of aggression appears to be the real influence on aggression; children who are deprived of parental care, love, and power tend to be more aggressive and deviant than other children.
Theme of macbeth Act 1: Theme of Fairness & Foulness: Witches' chiasmus--'Fair is foul, and foul is fair' striking the key-note of the whole play, immediately underscores the co-existence and interchangeability of Fair and Foul in the political world of Duncan's Scotland, and more so, in the deeper moral world of man.
Discuss the role that blood plays in Macbeth, particularly immediately following Duncan’s murder and late in the play. What does it symbolize for Macbeth and his wife?
The most important use of blood - besides the "blood" Lady Macbeth is always trying to wash off - is in Macbeth's description of Duncan. Duncan looks silver but bleeds gold.
idea of who is fit to rule - an idea Macbeth seems partial to, as it drives him crazy - is inherent in the blood he sees. And I think you can see how blood nicely contrasts Macbeth and his wife. She's the lust for power, but he actually gets power.
The most important use of blood - besides the "blood" Lady Macbeth is always trying to wash off - is in Macbeth's description of Duncan. Duncan looks silver but bleeds gold.
idea of who is fit to rule - an idea Macbeth seems partial to, as it drives him crazy - is inherent in the blood he sees. And I think you can see how blood nicely contrasts Macbeth and his wife. She's the lust for power, but he actually gets power.