Macbeth
themes

Theme: Loyalty and Disloyalty

Macbeth proves his loyalty to Duncan

Duncan rewards Macbeth with becoming the thane of Cawdor

The previous thane was a traitor and is executed

Theme: Ambition and Betrayal

Duncan trusted that Macbeth would be loyal and not betray him

Lady Macbeth's ambition and desire for power pushes Macbeth to kill Duncan

Macbeth becomes ambitious and betrays Duncan by killing him

Theme: Overpowering/Strong Emotions

Macbeth becomes consumed by fear that turns into an overwhelming paranoia causing him to kill more people

Macbeth's paranoia comes to the attention of many after he sees the ghost of Banquo at the banquet proving his emotions have gotten the better of him and possibly drove him crazy

Lady Macbeth becomes worried that her husband is not well based on his behavior. this causes her to conclude that he is feeling guilty for the killing.

Theme: Imbalance and Releif

Lady Macbeth sleepwalking because of the guilt she had made her life miserable and causing many in that time to believe that there was a supernatural influence behind her abnormal behavior and sleeping patterns as that is because they viewed asleep walking as a curse or paranormal act (the natural balance of positive to negative being out of reach)

The transition from imbalance to balance causing relief is when Macbeth becomes cocky and overconfident that he is safe

The relief of Macbeth's death and Scottland being rid of such a horrible ruler

Theme: Supernatural and Transitions

Macbeth transitions from being overly ambitious to becoming bloodthirsty

His bloodthirsty nature is in tie to the prophecy the weird sisters had introduced

Macbeth becomes clear with where he stands and that is with a "higher power" or "lower power" depending on how you view it, instead of with Scottland