Appearance Vs Reality

Question 1

There’s …. In men’s ….

Answer 1

There’s daggers in men’s smiles 2.3

Question 2

Theme: Appearance vs Reality
Quote: “There’s daggers in men’s smiles.” (Act 2, Scene 3)

Method
Analysis
Context

Answer 2

Method: Metaphor
Analysis: Donalbain notes the danger of deceit. Smiles conceal betrayal, showing how appearances are weaponized.
Context: Political instability in Scotland reflects a world where nothing is what it seems — a theme echoing contemporary fears of treachery.

Question 3

False face……. What the false heart ………. Know

Answer 3

False face must hide what the false heart doth know 1.7

Question 4

Theme: Appearance vs Reality
Quote: “False face must hide what the false heart doth know.” (Act 1, Scene 7)

Method
Analysis
Context

Answer 4

Method: Repetition, Alliteration
Analysis: Macbeth confirms the need for deception. “False” repeated emphasizes the duplicity required to mask treason.
Context: Ties into the broader motif of masks and duplicity in courtly life.