act 1 scene 2 events and quotes Flashcards
What does the sergeant say commemorating Macbeth in the battle?
For brave Macbeth well he deserves that name
What does Duncan say commemorating Macbeth in the battle?
Oh Valiant cousin! Worthy gentlemen!
What quality of Macbeth is highlighted in this scene?
His heroic quality and how virtuous he can be
What is ironic about Duncan calling macbeth valiant and worthy?
Macbeth is not actually a worthy gentleman because Macbeth sacrifices all of his virtuous traits when he commits the regicide against Duncan
Who does Macbeth kill in the battle?
A traitor
Macbeth killing King Duncans traitor is ironic, why?
Macbeth turns out to be a traitor against his own king
How does the sergeant describe Macbeth?
As sparrows eagles, or the hare, the lion
What does the quote as sparrows eagles or the hare, the lion show about Macbeth?
He has good vision. The Eagle can harm the sparrow, so it highlights the violence and the violent tendencies. The hare is very fast speedy and agile. The lion is strong, alpha brave, big predatorial which is associated with England and royalty
What does King Duncan say at the end of the act?
What he hath lost, noble Macbeth hath won
Why is what King Duncan says at the end of the act significant?
It highlights how King Duncan is not very good at making people Thane of Cawdor as he is too trustworthy
What technique is being used when king Duncan makes Macbeth Thane of Cawdor?
Dramatic irony
How is this technique shown?
The previous Thane of Cawdor was a traitor and Macbeth is not a traitor just yet, however, he does become one later
