Macbeth quote one

Question 1

‘Like Valours minion [he] carved out his passage’

INTEPRETATION

Answer 1

S. presents him as the ideal heroic warrior as his strength is utilised for the noble causes of loyally serving the king and country

Question 2

‘Like Valours minion [he] carved out his passage’

ANALYSIS

Answer 2

-the epitome of courage and chivalry as he is able to take down his enemies with pure strength
Exemplifies Macbeth’s heroism by demonstrating his sheer brutality on the battle

Question 3

‘Like Valours minion [he] carved out his passage’

BIG TECHNIQUE

Answer 3

simile implies that by placing his life on the line, Macbeth dedicates his entire being to righteous virtues, elevating his bravery into an admirable yet invincible hero

Question 4

‘Like Valours minion [he] carved out his passage’

ZOOM IN

Answer 4

• ‘minion’: signifies a loyal follower
• ‘carved’: cutting into a hard material
• suggests that he is only focusing on his journey and instead offered no sympathy to others, devolving them into obstacles that must be annihilated

Question 5

‘Like Valours minion [he] carved out his passage’

ZOOM IN PT2

Answer 5

Reference to the goddess Arete of Greek mythology, that the protagonist is one of her most faithful of servants. This simile suggests he is the manifestation of virtuous bravery.

Question 6

‘Like Valours minion [he] carved out his passage’

CONTEXT

Answer 6

Scottish warrior

Question 7

‘Like Valours minion [he] carved out his passage’

AUTHORS INTENTION

Answer 7

intends to reveal the tremendous lengths the soldiers would go through to protect their king

Question 8

Like Valours minion [he] carved out his passage’

EFFECT ON READER

Answer 8

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