Macbeth A3 S4 Flashcards
1
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Before scene
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Duncan’s body found - Malcom and Donaldbain flee
Banquo murdered but Fleance escaped
Macbeth calls lords meeting
2
Q
“Tcnsidi.Nstglam”
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“Thou canst not say I did it. Never shake thy gory locks at me.” - Macbeth
- shows his involvement/ guilty conscience also portrays his fear
- shows the brutality of banquos murder
3
Q
“Ayam?”
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“Are you a man?” - Lady Macbeth
Rhetorical question emasculates Macbeth. Lady Macbeth is manipulating him to get his head straight. Shows subverted gender roles.
4
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“Iwhb, ts;bwhb”
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“It will have blood, they say; blood will have blood.”
- Macbeth
Repetition of blood connotes that violence will create more violence.
He feels trapped , conflicted , possibly some regret
