Macbeth Character Flashcards
Macbeth key quotes
Harmatia
Hubris
Psychotic tyrant
For brave Macbeth well he deserved that name
Let not light see my black and deep desires
O, full of scorpions is my mind, dear wife!
Analysis of brave Macbeth quote
The adjective brave shows the high status and respect shown to Macbeth at the start of the play- in keeping with Aristotelian tragic heroes, who were very brave before their tragic fall from grace.
Analysis let not light see my dark and deep desires quote
Dark and light imagery
Alliteration emphasising the sinful intentions of Macbeth killing his king
This suggests how Macbeth is in a pattern of hiding images
Hide elements of his personalitiy but in reality he is not happy confortable with his desires
Analysis o full of scorpions is my mind, dear wife! Quote
The metaphor highlights the corruption of Macbeths mind by his murderous thoughts
The choice scorpions is highly significant; these creatures associated with poison and darkness.
