Shakespeare Today: Macbeth - Theme of Gender

The video explores the theme of gender roles in Shakespeare's Macbeth, focusing on Lady Macbeth and Macbeth's characterizations. It examines Lady Macbeth's ambition and deviation from traditional gender roles, her psychological decline, and Macbeth's insecurities and violent nature. The analysis highlights Shakespeare's critique of rigid gender norms and the societal pressures of the time, ultimately portraying the emptiness of masculinity without sensitivity.

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