ENGLIT MACBETH duncan,malcolm,donalbain quotes Flashcards
How is Duncan deceived by Macbeth in I.4?
“there’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face”
- comments how easy it is to misjudge someone
- ironic because he misjudges Macbeth by calling him “a peerless kinsman”
- praising Macbeth shows his good qualities which makes his murder seem even more treacherous
How is a contrast to Duncan and Macbeth shown in I.4?
- Duncan praises Macbeth with long drawn-out emotive language “my plenteous joys, wanton in fulness, seek to hide themselves in drops of sorrow”
- Macbeth replies using blank, emotionless language, shows that they’re two different types of people, could hint that Macbeth will be a brutal king as Duncan is generous
- creates tension as Duncan is praising the man that will kill him
How does Malcolm show a contrast to his father in IV.3?
“to show an unfelt sorrow is an office which the false man does easy”
his testing of Banquo shows that he could be a better king than Duncan who was too trusting of those around him
Why is Malcolm not trusting Macduff significant in IV.3?
shows the amount of fear and mistrust that has been created as a result of Macbeth’s reign over Scotland
How is Malcolm similar to Macbeth in IV.3?
chooses to disguise his own nature, but rather for the benefit of his own country and not for personal gain
How does Malcolm show caring nature in V.9?
- concerned about the missing members of his army
- his caring nature contrasts with Macbeth’s cruelty and ruthlessness
How is Duncan shown as kind in I.4?
“let me enfold thee and hold thee to my heart”
shows he chooses to develop close relationships with those who he trusts the most, this leads to his downfall
Why does Duncan use a lot of plant imagery?
- says he will “plant” Macbeth and make sure he is “full of growing”
- shows how he nurtures his subjects
How isn’t Duncan like Macbeth or Macduff?
he isn’t a soldier like them, he’s gentle and less aggressive and sends soldiers to fight for him
How is Duncan different from Malcolm and Donalbain when it comes to danger?
- they’re aware that they’re both in danger from those closest to them “there’s daggers in men’s smiles”
- have the common sense to flee Scotland after Duncan is murdered
How is Malcolm shown as wise in IV.3?
“wisdom plucks me from over-credulous haste”
How is Malcolm shown as honest in IV.3?
“delight no less in truth than life”
How are Malcolm and Duncan different when it comes to trust?
- Malcolm learns that he should only trust those who have proved their loyalty to him
- when Macduff visits him, he tests Macduff’s loyalty by pretending to be even a worse tyrant than Macbeth
- he knows that even people who seem good can be evil “all things foul wear the brows of grace”
- Malcolm and Macduff make a good partnership because Macduff’s experience give Malcolm the confidence to take action
How are Malcolm and Donalbain shown as not being impulsive?
- don’t react to father’s murder immediately
- Malcolm says their sorrow is too “strong” to act on it straight away, show’s he’s sensible and unwilling to act without waiting for the right time
- annoyed by the fact that Macbeth is making grand speeches when it should be them who should be doing so, Malcolm asks Donalbain “why do we hold our tongues”
How does Malcolm develop into a good leader?
- becomes a confident leader and earns the trust of the Scottish thanes
- proves he’s a clever leader by disguising the amount of soldiers by cutting down the branches of trees and going on to win the battle
- he rewards everyone who fought with him
