Character motivations and moral dilemmas in Shakespearean tragedy Quiz

Hamlet grapples with the moral dilemma of whether to continue living ('to be') or end his life ('not to be').

Macbeth's unchecked ambition drives him to commit regicide and seize the throne.

Cordelia's motivations in 'King Lear' revolve around her genuine love for her father, King Lear, and her unwavering loyalty.

Lady Macbeth is motivated by her own ambition as well as a desire to see her husband, Macbeth, succeed and attain power.

Romeo and Juliet face the moral dilemma of whether to betray their families, the Montagues and Capulets, for the sake of their love.

Cleopatra is primarily driven by her intense love for Mark Antony in the play 'Antony and Cleopatra.'

Othello's tragic downfall is fueled by his overwhelming jealousy, leading him to believe false accusations against his wife, Desdemona.

Iago's intense jealousy fuels his manipulative and destructive actions throughout 'Othello'.

Brutus grapples with the moral dilemma of whether to betray his close friend, Julius Caesar, for the perceived greater good.

Prospero's primary motivation in 'The Tempest' is seeking revenge against those who wronged him.

Malvolio grapples with the moral dilemma of whether to seek revenge after being mistreated and humiliated in 'Twelfth Night.'

Macduff faces the moral dilemma of whether to kill Macbeth in order to avenge the murder of his family and save Scotland.

Laertes grapples with the moral dilemma of whether to seek revenge for the death of his father, Polonius, in 'Hamlet.'