Macbeth Act 4 Flashcards
What was the first apparition that Macbeth saw?
an armed head
What was the second apparition Macbeth saw?
A bloody child
What was the third apparition Macbeth saw?
A child crowned with a tree in his hand
What was the fourth apparition Macbeth saw?
8 kings each looking like Banquo and the last king is holding a mirror
What does the first apparition symbolize?
The helmeted head symbolizes that of Macbeth’s head cut off by Macduff
What does the second apparition symbolize?
This represents Macduff and also to the meaning of “none born of women” in the prediction that follows
What was the third apparition symbolize?
Represents Malcolm and containing another clue to the prediction that follows and suggests how Birnam wood will come to Dunsinane
What does the fourth apparition symbolize?
Banquo’s line of kings and Fleance has left the area
What does the first apparition say?
“Macbeth! Macbeth! Macbeth! Beware Macduff: Beware the thane of Fife. Dismiss me: enough”
What does the second apparition say?
“Macbeth! Macbeth! Macbeth! Be bloody, bold, and resolute: laugh to scorn the power of man, for none of women born shall harm Macbeth”
What does the third apparition say?
“Be lion-mettled proud, and take no care who chafes, who frets, or where conspires are: Macbeth shall never vanquish be until Great Birnam wood to high Dunsinane hill shall come again”
What was Macbeth’s reaction to the first apparition?
He says thanks and that it was his fear
What was Macbeth’s reaction to the second apparition?
He is wondering why he should fear Macduff if he will not be harmed but he’ll be sure to be careful
What was Macbeth’s reaction to the third apparition?
Becomes extremely over confident because he feels there is no way to he could be killed at this point
