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Macbeth: A Tragic Hero's Descent and the Forces Behind His DownfallMacbeth Summative AssessmentEnglish IVDirections:Answer the questions below in complete sentences, using textual evidence from Macbeth.This assessment is due on Thursday,February 21st.Please turn yourcompleted assessment into theDue: 2/21Macbeth Summative Assessment activity dropbox.1.Is Macbeth a moral play? Is justice served at the end of the play? Defend your answer.Macbeth can be considered a moral play, as it explores themes of ambition, guilt, and theconsequences of immoral actions. Macbeth’s tragic fall stems from his desire for power, whichleads him to murder King Duncan and betray those around him. Throughout the play, Macbethstruggles with his conscience, as seen when he reflects on the consequences of his actionsbefore and after committing the murder (Act 1, Scene 7). His descent into tyranny and madnessis a direct result of his immoral choices, demonstrating the play's moral lesson: uncheckedambition leads to destruction.Justice is ultimately served at the end of the play, although it occurs in a tragic and violent manner.Macbeth, who has killed and betrayed to gain power, is killed by Macduff, who seeks revengefor the murder of his family. Macbeth’s death restores the natural order and brings an end to hisreign of terror. Additionally, Malcolm, Duncan’s son, ascends to the throne, symbolizing therestoration of rightful leadership and justice. The play concludes with a sense of justice beingserved, but it is a bittersweet resolution, as so many lives are lost in the process.In conclusion,Macbethis a moral play that emphasizes the consequences of immoral actions, andjustice is served by the restoration of order, even though it comes at a great cost.2.Discuss Macbeth’s visions and hallucinations. What role do they play in the development of hischaracter?Macbeth's visions and hallucinations play a significant role in his character development throughoutthe play. These supernatural occurrences reflect his growing guilt, paranoia, and inner turmoil,revealing the psychological consequences of his actions.One of the earliest hallucinations Macbeth experiences is the vision of a dagger leading him toDuncan’s chamber in Act 2, Scene 1. The floating dagger represents Macbeth's inner conflict anddesire to commit murder, as well as the moral and psychological pull towards the act. Thedagger also foreshadows the bloodshed that will follow, symbolizing Macbeth’s loss of control

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