"heat Oppressed Brain" Flashcards
What act/ scene is it? Context behind scene (what just happened) And what techniques?”Heat oppressed brain”
Act 2 scene 1, a metaphor and foreshadowing, and this us the dagger scene , the bit before killing duncan
What type of speech is it and the significance behind that. “Heat oppressed brain”
It is a soliloquy meaning Macbeth is not accompanied by anyone therefore he only speaks truths.
Also in this quote Macbeth is in a position of weakness therefore why it comes through a soloqioy, Macbeth doesn’t believe this will be heard by anyone else therefore showing his weakness which contrasts the facade Macbeth holds in public of a strong man.
Use this for the witches “Heat oppressed brain”
Shows how manipulative and powerful the witches are. Changing Macbeth from being “noble Macbeth” who “unseamed him from the nave to the chops” to his brain being messed up, caused by the witches
Use this for the supernatural “Heat oppressed brain”
Shows how manipulative and powerful the supernatural is as they have changed Macbeth from being “noble Macbeth” who “unseamed him from the nave to the chops” to his brain being messed up, caused by the supernatural
Use this for Lady Macbeth “Heat oppressed brain”
Lady Macbeth has manipulated Mabeth to come like this, she has altered Macbeth to change from being “noble Macbeth” who “unseamed him from the nave to the chops” to his brain being messed up, caused by Lady Macbeths manipulation and power over Macbeth.
Also shows Lady Macbeths ambition as she is willing to sacrifice her beloved husband’s brain in order to fulfill her crave for power
Use this for king ship “Heat oppressed brain”
Shows Macbeth’s pursuit of kingship effects onto him, in trying to achieve greatness by becoming king, Macbeth is now on the verge of self destruction as the brain is the key to the whole body therefore without it Macbeth’s finished. Therefore kingship, when your not the rightful heir ( divine right of kings) could be sen as being extremely dangerous
Use this for ambition”Heat oppressed brain”
Shows the danger of ambition, as in Macbeths pursuit of accomplishing his ambition it has lead him to the verge of self destruction as when ambition takes over there is no turning back leading to self destruction.
Also shows Lady Macbeths ambition as she is willing to sacrifice her beloved husband’s brain in order to fulfill her crave for power
Analysis of the quote “heat opressed brain”
The brain is the source of knowledge, if something is “oppressed” that means Macbeth is saying his brain is being controlled by heat. If you apply heat to plastic you can mould it and reshape it into different shapes. So Macbeth is saying someone is trying to control his brain and his ideas and want to change and reshape his thoughts.”
