1. a hollow place or space, or a potential space, within the body or one of its organs. 2. in dentistry, the lesion produced by caries. abdominal cavity the cavity of the body between the diaphragm and pelvis, containing the abdominal organs.
Transcript of The Major Themes and Motifs of 'Macbeth'. The Major Themes and Motifs of 'Macbeth'. Themes. Ambition. âMacbethâ examines the devastation that can occur when ambition oversteps its moral boundaries. The temptation that ambition causes plays a key factor in Macbeth and Lady Macbethâs decision to kill Duncan, and begin much of the action of the play.
King Lear Theme: Compassion and Reality. An important theme that runs throughout King Lear is the triumph of compassion and reconciliation in the face of tragedy. Despite his banishment, Kent returns to Learâs service disguised as a peasant in order to protect him in Act 1 Scene 4.earâs sanity is questioned by Goneril and Regan who refer to his age as a reason for his inconsistency but who also acknowledge Learâs lack of self awareness throughout his life ââTis the infirmity of his age; yet he hath ever but slenderly known himselfâ (Act 1 Scene 1).