Macbeth 5.5 Performance: Macbeth, Lines 17-28

The transcript reflects on the relentless passage of time, the journey from life to death, and the futility of existence. It uses metaphors to describe life as a fleeting shadow and a tale full of sound and fury, ultimately signifying nothing.

What does the phrase 'Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow' suggest about the passage of time?

In what way do 'all our yesterdays' contribute to the theme of the text?

What does the text imply about the nature of existence through the metaphor of 'dusty death'?

How does the text describe life in relation to a 'walking shadow'?

What is the significance of the phrase 'a tale told by an idiot'?