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There are several well-known speeches in Act V of Macbeth, including "Out, damned spot!", "Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow", and "I will not yield to kiss the ground before young Malcolm's feet". You need to specify which one you are asking about.

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Macbeth is generally a study in Crime and Punishment. We see Macbeth and Lady M get the idea for a murder, discuss it, carry it out, and then unravel into madness from guilt and fear thereafter.

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Macbeth has alienated almost everyone in Scotland, and now will face and invasion from the south. He believes himself secure because of the prophecies, but slowly will find that they do not mean what he thought they did. He is not secure, and will be defeated and die.

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Macbeth is feeling guilt for his murderous act? that's all i can come up with.. a little

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It shows the effects of Macbeth's actions on himself, his wife, and the kingdom of Scotland.

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Q: What is the main idea of The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare?
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