act 4•how does the dialouge reflect priorities? Flashcards
1
Q
Malcolm?
A
- Rightful hier in exile in England
- “This tyrant, whose sole nam blisters our tounges.” - Scotland, patriotism
- “It weeps, it bleeds; and added to her wounds.”
- “There would be hands uplifted in my right.”
- Justice
- “To offer up a weak and innocent lamb to an angry God.” - Religious reference
2
Q
Macduff?
A
- Loyal to Duncan wants to overthrow Macbeth and crown Malcolm.
- “This tyrant, whose sole name blisters our tounges.” - Prior to finding out his family’s been slaughtered
- “It weeps, it bleeds; and each new day a gash/is added to her wounds.” - Tactically he is unsafe in Scotland while Macbeth reigns, patriotism
- “I am not treacherous.”