Question

Excerpt 1: read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3 of the tragedy of Macbeth... How does Shakespeare most develop the universal themes "the search for knowledge" and "the tension between truth and illusion" in these excerpts?

Options:
a) Through references to the supernatural.
b) Through Macbeth’s internal conflict.
c) Through Macbeth’s conflict with Banquo.
d) Through references to trust and betrayal.

Answer 1

Shakespeare develops the themes of 'the search for knowledge' and 'the tension between truth and illusion' in Macbeth through references to the supernatural. option a is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

In the excerpts from Act 1, Scene 3 of The Tragedy of Macbeth, Shakespeare develops the universal themes of 'the search for knowledge' and 'the tension between truth and illusion' through references to the supernatural.

1. When Lady Macbeth reads the letter from Macbeth, she recounts encountering supernatural beings who possess knowledge beyond human understanding.
2. These beings vanish into thin air, leaving Lady Macbeth in awe of their existence and eager to know more.
3. This reference to the supernatural highlights the characters' curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge, as well as the blurred line between reality and illusion in the play.

Through these references, Shakespeare emphasizes the desire to pursue knowledge, even if it means exploring realms beyond the natural. option a is correct