Macbeth

Question 1

describe language showing Macbeth as ambitious

Answer 1

he asks lots of questions when he’s feeling uncertain or guilty: “whence is that knocking/ How is’t with me, when every noise appals me?”. at start and end of play his language more certain and confident: “stars, hide your fires”, “i will not yield”

Question 2

Macbeth is ambitious

Answer 2

“i have no spur/ To prick the sides of my intent, but only/ vaulting ambition”

Question 3

Macbeth is brave

Answer 3

“brave Macbeth- well he deserves that name”

Question 4

Macbeth is guilty

Answer 4

“will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood clean from my hand?”

Question 5

describe Macbeth as a brave hero

Answer 5

-at start of play Macbeth described as a “valiant” warrior. Rosse compares him to “Bellona’s bridegroom” , saying Macbeth is like Mars, god of war

Question 6

describe the structure relating to Macbeth’s bravery

Answer 6

by end of play, Macbeth’s come full circle- he’s returned to being brave soldier he was in Act 1. This contrasts with the middle the play, where he seems weak and uncertain

Question 7

describe Macbeth as a brutal murderer

Answer 7

he murders Duncan because he wants to be king. he also has Macduff’s family and Banquo killed because he’s worried about losing his position. Macbeth influenced by people around him