Act 1 Scene 7 Flashcards
1
Q
Macbeth says ‘if it were done when tis done, then twere well it were done quickly’
A
-repetition exemplifies his confusion on killing Duncan and is also his soliloquy which suggests one thought after the other
2
Q
‘Surcrease, success’ ~ Macbeth
A
-soft consonant use exemplifies the sinister nature
3
Q
Macbeth’s soliloquy: ‘bloody instructions’
A
-could represent bible and how Macbeth holds to abide by moral codes
4
Q
‘Plead like angels’
A
- highlights how unjust Duncan’s murder would be
- repetition of letters t ‘trumpet tongued’ creates forceful sound which could suggest how he feels emotionally about Duncan
5
Q
‘Dashed the brains out’ ~ LM
A
-goes against social norms in not just only abandoning femininity, but also motherhood, suggesting the spirits have dehumanised her
