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What motivates Macbeth to murder King Duncan?
How does Lady Macbeth's ambition manifest in her actions?
What is the primary consequence of Macbeth's unchecked ambition?
What request does Lady Macbeth make to enhance her ambition?
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How does Macbeth's belief in the witches' prophecies change over time?
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What ultimately happens to Lady Macbeth as a result of her ambition?
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What role do the witches play in Macbeth's actions?
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Which theme is highlighted by the fates of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth?
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What role do the witches play in influencing Macbeth's decision-making?
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How does Macbeth's attitude towards guilt change throughout the play?
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What key moment signifies Lady Macbeth's overwhelming guilt?
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Which prophecy makes Macbeth believe he is invincible?
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What event amplifies Macbeth's paranoia throughout the play?
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How does Lady Macbeth initially respond to her guilt after Duncan's murder?
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What leads to Lady Macbeth's eventual breakdown?
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What is suggested about the interplay of fate and free will in Macbeth?
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What effect do the witches' cryptic prophecies have on Macbeth's behavior?
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What symbolizes Macbeth's inner turmoil and guilt before Duncan's murder?
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What initial reaction does Macbeth have to the witches' prophecies?
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What characteristic does Lady Macbeth want to suppress to pursue her ambitions?
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What ultimately drives Macbeth to commit further murders after Duncan's assassination?
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How do the consequences of ambition manifest in Lady Macbeth's character by the end of the play?
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What key driving force is highlighted through the actions of both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth?
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In what way do the witches' prophecies alter Macbeth's self-perception?
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What psychological effect does unchecked ambition have on Macbeth throughout the play?
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What pivotal decision does Macbeth make as a result of his belief in the witches' prophecies?
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What ultimately underscores the destructive power of guilt in Lady Macbeth's character arc?
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How do the witches misguide Macbeth regarding his invincibility?
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What is the significance of Macbeth's hallucination of the bloody dagger?
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In what way does Macbeth's free will contribute to his downfall?
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How does the role of the supernatural exacerbate Macbeth's paranoia?
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Which event signifies the extent of Macbeth's moral decline post-Duncan's murder?
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What does Lady Macbeth's assertion that she would unsex herself reveal about her character?
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What is a key outcome of Macbeth's belief in the witches' prophecies?
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What does Lady Macbeth's famous line about trying to wash away the 'damned spot' symbolize?
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What thematic concern does the tension between fate and free will highlight in Macbeth?
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What is the implication of Macbeth's belief in the witches' prophecies on his moral judgment?
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How does Lady Macbeth's ambition reflect the societal norms of her time?
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What role does guilt play in the downfall of Lady Macbeth?
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What mental state does Macbeth exhibit as a result of his ambition after Duncan's murder?
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What does Lady Macbeth's request to be 'unsexed' reveal about her perspective on ambition?
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Which event signifies the drastic consequences of Macbeth's ambition?
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What theme is exemplified by the fates of both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth?
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What effect do the witches' prophecies have on Macbeth's perception of his identity?
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What ultimately drives Macbeth to commit further murders following Duncan's assassination?
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Which moment signifies a dramatic shift in Lady Macbeth's mental state due to guilt?
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How do the witches' prophecies shape Macbeth's actions throughout the play?
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Which supernatural element contributes most to Macbeth's increasing paranoia?
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What is the significance of Lady Macbeth's insistence on washing away the 'damned spot'?
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In what way do the witches provide Macbeth with a false sense of security?
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Which event most directly illustrates the conflict between fate and free will in Macbeth?
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What culminates in Lady Macbeth's tragic downfall by the end of the play?
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What does Macbeth's hallucination of the bloody dagger signify?
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How does ambition ultimately affect Macbeth's character by the play's conclusion?
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