Macbeth-A1S4+S5 Flashcards
Who is executed in Act 1 scene 4 and what do they say before being executed?
The Thane of Cawdor and he confessed and asked for pardon.
Who is named an heir to the throne, disrupting Macbeth’s hopes of becoming King?
Malcolm
What does Macbeth mean when he says ‘stars hide your fires, let not light see my black and deep desires’
It shows the guilt that Macbeth feels about wanting to kill Duncan. The darkness shows how he wants to hide his deed from everyone. It links to religion and how God can see everything so he wants everything to be completely dark.
What quotes show that Duncan still trusts Macbeth?
‘my worthy Cawdor’, ‘o worthiest cousin!’
What happens in Act 1 Scene 5?
Lady Macbeth receives a letter from Macbeth, revealing that he wants to become King by killing Duncan. She worries he is too nice.
What does ‘It is too full o’ the milk of human kindness’ mean?
It is a metaphor for feminine nature and purity. It shows how Lady Macbeth feels that he is too kind to kill Duncan and she is concerned about his ambition.
What does ‘pour thine spirits in my ear and chastise with the valour of my tongue’ show?
It shows how manipulative she is and how she can control Macbeth. She will corrupt Macbeth and make him kill the King. She wants to poison his mind with evil thoughts and manipulate him to kill King Duncan.
What other quotes does Lady Macbeth say about removing compassion?
‘Unsex me here!’ ‘Make thick my blood’
What quote shows deception?
‘Look like the innocent flower but be the serpent under’t’- lady Macbeth wants Macbeth to look innocent, even though he wants to kill Duncan.
