Macbeth act 1 quotes Flashcards
said by the witches at the beginning of the play and introduces a supernatural feel to the play and the idea that nothing is clear or as it seems
fair is foul and foul is fair
said by Macbeth and it echoes the language used by the witches creates a connection between Macbeth and the witches
so foul and fair a day I have not seen
said by Duncan about the original thane of Cawdor, whom he trusted… when Macbeth gains the title he too becomes a traitor. Is the title cursed ?
he was a gentleman on whom I built An absolute trust
said by Macbeth that if he is destined to be king he will become king without him needing to do anything to make it happen
if chance will have me king why chance may crown me without my stir
said by Macbeth when he tries to hide his ambition to become king. The fact that he asks the stars (fate) links this to supernatural. The description of his desires (his ambition) as black suggests they are destructive and evil
stars hide your fires let not light see my black and deep desires
said by Lady Macbeth when she is worried that the evil deeds Macbeth is planning can be seen clearly on his face and that people can read him like a boo. She goes on to tell him to look innocent but underneath be the serpent
your face my thane is a book where men may read strange matters look like the innocent flower but be the serpent under’t
lady Macbeth feels that Macbeth is too kind to go through with the murder of Duncan
yet do i fear thy nature is too full o’ th’ milk of human kindness
Lady Macbeth wants Macbeth to rush home so she can tell him her plans. Use of the word spirits creates a connection to the supernatural
hie thee hither that i may pour my spirits in thine ear
said by Macbeth when he has the ambition to fulfill the witches prophecies but not the desire to actually do anything about it
i have no spur to prick the sides of my intent but only vaulting ambition
