Macbeth Flashcards
How is Macbeth portrayed at beginning of play?
He is portrayed as an honourable warrior “brave macbeth”
How is Macbeth portrayed by the end of the play
He is portrayed as a power hungry villain “what’s done cannot be undone”
Why does Macbeth change from a brave soldier to a power hungry villain
Macbeth is tainted by the opportunity of power
- starts conflicted “strong both against the deed” shows his dislike of the idea
- flips and kills Duncan “is this a dagger I see before me”
-completely turns “what’s done is done”
Macbeth idolises Duncan knows he has to kill him to get power
The quote “ naked new born babe”
And
The quote “ trumpeted tongue” alliteration shows Duncan’s heavenly image
Macbeth feels guilty about Duncan’s murder
“With these hangman’s hands” the metaphor shows the extent of his guilt
Macbeth finds banquo as a danger so he challenges him and murders him
“Fail not our feast” - imperative challenging Banquo
Macbeth compares himself to a weaker person that Banquo
“As mark Antony’s was by Cesar” - the historical allusion compares how he feels inadequate to Banquo
Macbeth is afraid of Banquo
“Our fears in Banquo stick deep” metaphor shows how he fears Banquo
Macbeth refers to him having a “…..” which Implies he’s without aires
“Barren sceptre”
Malcom describes Macbeth as “……” he uses a metaphor and biblical allusions to show he’s a tyrant
“Angles are bright still, though the brightest fell”
Macbeth is unworthy
“Like a giants robe upon a dwarfish thief”
Macbeth uses metaphors to show his worriers about his future
“I am sick at heart”
“I have lived long enough”
“Is fall’n into the sere,the yellow leaf” -he’s slow lying dying autum connotes death
Hyperbole used to show how evil Macbeth is
“A hotter name than any is in hell”
