Macbeth quote 2

Question 1

‘But wherefore could not I pronounce Amen?’

INTERPRETATION

Answer 1

Macbeth is illustrated as a conflicted character, who is conquered by doubt, confusion and guilt, as an innate moral and religious side of him deeply regrets his unforgivable transgression

Question 2

‘But wherefore could not I pronounce Amen?’

ANALYSIS

Answer 2

showcases his uncertainty and doubt after committing an attack against God
Macbeth has been severed from the holy world and is unable to seek forgiveness because his actions have separated him from religion

Question 3

‘But wherefore could not I pronounce Amen?’

BIG TECHNIQUE

Answer 3

rhetorical question suggests that he has acted so evilly that religion has turned against him-evil cannot co-exist with religion- because by committing
regicide meant that he committed against god

Question 4

‘But wherefore could not I pronounce Amen?’

ZOOM IN

Answer 4

‘Amen’: symbolically used at an end of a prayer when expressing solemn gratification,
highlighting Macbeths arrogance and hypocrisy as after committing a grave sin he expects to be forgiven by god even after aligning himself to the devil

Question 5

‘But wherefore could not I pronounce Amen?’

CONTEXT

Answer 5

religion

Question 6

‘But wherefore could not I pronounce Amen?’

EFFECT ON READER

Answer 6

fearful atmosphere is developed as he had severe ties with God to be with the devil and that he breached a point of no return

Question 7

‘But wherefore could not I pronounce Amen?’

AUTHORS INTENTION

Answer 7

S. suggests that some acts are so horrific that one is unable to be forgiven
by highlighting his suffering, he warns the audience even if one feels guilty, they can never come back to the good side