The Shakespearean Symbolism of Shiv's Scorpion (Succession)

A deep dive into the possible connection between the scorpion paperweight that Tom gives Shiv in the Succession episode "Tailgate Party" and Shakespeare's Macbeth with particular emphasis on how the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth parallels Tom and Shiv's relationship. Also, a little detour about "The Scorpion and the Frog."

Twitter:   / whduryea  

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro/Premise
2:40 - Mind Full of Scorpions
5:04 - Macbeth's Scorpions
9:45 - Tom & Shiv as Macbeth & Lady Macbeth
11:23 - Lady Macbeth & Shiv
16:05 - Verbal Homicide
18:38 - Bleak Parties
21:39 - The Scorpion & the Tom
27:22 - Outro

Video Sources:
   • Tom Gives Shiv a Scorpion (Succession...  
   • Macbeth 3.2 (Royal Shakespeare).mov  
   • “Adios, Bill!” I Succession S02E09  
   • Lady Macbeth incites Macbeth to murde...  
   • Macbeth - Act 1 Scene 3  
   • Macbeth Act 3-1 soliloquy 2010  
   • S04E07 #Succession Season 4 Episode 7...  
   • Board Votes on Gojo Takeover - Succes...  
   • Shiv and Tom's Last Car Ride - Succes...  
   • Shiv Betrays Kendall - Succession Finale  
   • Succession S4E7 - Tom and Shiv "You s...  
   • Succession - Shiv and Roman Agree To ...  
   • Tom and Shiv Clear the Air | Successi...  
   • Banquo's Ghost Haunts Macbeth | Ruper...