Macbeth & Lady Macbeth

Question 1

Act 1 Scene 5
“Dearest partner of greatness”
MB in his letter to LMB

Answer 1

Superlative adjective: indicates the love he has for her at the start of the play.
Partner implies equality which is untypical for Jacobean times .

Question 2

Act 1 Scene 7
“Like the poor cat (i’ the adage)”
LMB after MB says they won’t go further.

Answer 2

Simile: shows LMB manipulating MB using his masculinity and taking control in their relationship.

Question 3

Act 3 Scene 2
“Be innocent in the knowledge dearest chuck”
MB to LMB referencing his plan to murder B.

Answer 3

Shows either
1) MB cares and wants to protect LMB (endearment)
2) he doesn’t want to deal with her and wishes to keep her separate showing they are separating emotionally
3) He wants to be in charge of their relationship now.