Macbeth
Macbeth
by William Shakespeare

Macbeth Learning Guide: Table of Contents

Introduction
Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Light and Darkness
Nature in Turmoil and Rebellion
Eight Kings
The "Equivocator" at the gate
Bloody Daggers and Hands
Dead Children
Clothing
Setting
Genre
Tone
Writing Style
What's Up With the Title?
What's Up With the Ending?
Plot Analysis
Booker's Seven Basic Plots Analysis: Tragedy
Three Act Plot Analysis
Trivia
Steaminess Rating
Allusions
Act I, Scene i
Act I, Scene ii
Act I, Scene iii
Act I, Scene iv
Act I, Scene v
Act I, Scene vi
Act I, Scene vii
Act II, Scene i
Act II, Scene ii
Act II, Scene iii
Act II, Scene iv
Act III, Scene i
Act III, Scene ii
Act III, Scene iii
Act III, Scene iv
Act III, Scene v
Act III, Scene vi
Act IV, Scene i
Act IV, Scene ii
Act IV, Scene iii
Act V, Scene i
Act V, Scene ii
Act V, Scene iii
Act V, Scene iv
Act V, Scene v
Act V, Scene vi
Act V, Scene vii
Act V, Scene viii
Act V, Scene ix
Act V, Scene x
Act V, Scene xi
Characters
Macbeth
Macbeth Timeline
Lady Macbeth
Lady Macbeth Timeline
Duncan
Duncan Timeline
Malcolm
Malcolm Timeline
Banquo
Banquo Timeline
Macduff
Macduff Timeline
Weird Sisters (the Witches)
Study Questions
Character Roles (Protagonist, Antagonist...)
Protagonist
GuideMentor
Foil
Tools of Characterization
Themes
Quotes
Fate and Free Will
Fate and Free Will Quotes
Ambition
Ambition Quotes
Power
Power Quotes
Versions of Reality
Versions of Reality Quotes
Gender
Gender Quotes
The Supernatural
The Supernatural Quotes
Violence
Violence Quotes
Time
Time Quotes
Best of the Web
Module Quizzes
Quotes (What was Said)
Themes (For the Most Part)
Symbols
Foul Is Fair
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Be Careful What You Wish For
Brief Summary
Essay
Teaching Macbeth
Current Events & Pop Culture
Assignments & Activities
Characterization
Chew On This
Character Letter, Diary, or Journal Entry
Facebook Plot Summary
The Movie Cast
The Movie Poster
Symbolism
The Top Ten
Adaptation
Why Should I Care?
Performing Macbeth in Under 8 Minutes
The Cast of Macbeth Comes to Dinner
Interpreting Macbeth Through Art
Discussion and Essay Questions
Reading Quizzes
Related History & Literature on Shmoop
Pitfalls & Opportunities
Photos