Act 1, Scene 2 Flashcards
King Duncan enquires about his kingdoms battles with soldier
He can report … of the revolt the newest state
Kind Duncan is proud is Macbeth’s bravery and achievements
O valiant cousin, worthy gentleman
We learn that Macbeth is a worthy warrior and deserves the praise for his heroic actions
For brave Macbeth - well he deserves that name - disdaining fortune, with his brandished steel, which smoked with bloody execution
Quote highlighting Macbeth’s merciless and fierce fighting style
Till he unseamed him from the nave to th’ chops, and fixed his head upon our battlements
Quote highlighting Macbeth’s and Banquo’s relentlessness and determination on the battlefield
So they doubly redoubled strokes upon the foe
King Duncan rewards Macbeth with the title Thane of Cawdor
Go pronounce his present death, and with his former title greet Macbeth