The Play's the Thing cover image

Philosophy and Shakespeare with Dr. Peter Adamson

The Play's the Thing

00:00

Characters Making Decisions in Macbeth

In Macbeth, characters like Lady Macbeth and Mac Duff make decisions for themselves, unlike Macbeth who is being pulled towards his fate against his will. Lady Macbeth is not informed about her husband's actions, while Macbeth is propelled by prophecy, indicating a contrast in their agency and fate.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app