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Conceptualising guilt in 'Macbeth'

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I can understand the concept of guilt and begin to reflect on its significance in 'Macbeth'.

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Guilt is an uncomfortable feeling with the purpose of aligning one with their moral compass. The theme of guilt is central to 'Macbeth'. Shakespeare exposes the destructive force of guilt in 'Macbeth'. Shakespeare may have centered the play on guilt to warn against regicide and treachery. King James I was a patron of Shakespeare's company; guilt may have been used as a device to please the King.

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