Macbeth quotes A3 Flashcards
quote that suggests Banquo suspects that Macbeth has achieved his newfound power through foul means
Thou hast it now: King, Cawdor, Glamis, all. As the weird women promised, and, I fear, Thou play’dst most foully for’t
quote that shows Macbeth is fearful of Banquo
Our fears in Banquo Stick deep
Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown
quote showing Lady Macbeth is saying reflecting on the consequences of the violent actions that she and Macbeth have taken in order to achieve their desires and to stop obsessing over previous crimes
Nought’s had, all’ spent, Where our desires is got without consent
What’s done is done
quote show Macbeth saying killing Duncan but not stopping threats to the throne
We have scotch’d the snake, not kill’d it
Quote showing Macbeth is afraid of the consequences
Ere we will eat our meal in fear and sleep In the affliction of these terrible dreams That shake us nightly A3S2
Quote showing that Macbeth’s mind is filled with ‘scorpions’
O, full of scorpions is my mind, dear wife! A3S2
–> symbolism (scorpions) –> poisonous and dangerous nature of Macbeth’s thoughts
–> guilt and paranoia causing him trouble
Quote showing that Macbeth telling Lady Macbeth doesn’t need to know anything
be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chuck
Quote showing that Fleance has survived the assassination
Fleance is ‘scaped
Quote showing Macbeth’s inner mental turmoil and struggle
Then comes my fit again
I am cabin’d, cribb’d, confined, bound in To saucy doubts and fears A3S4
quote showing Macbeth wants Banquo’s ghost to leave
Avaunt! and quit my sight! let the earth hide thee A3S4
Quote showing that Macbeth has realised he has gotten to the point of no return
I am in blood Stepp’d in so far that, should I wade no more, Returning were as tedious as go o’ver A3S4
–> reflect Macbeth’s state of mind
–> metaphor ‘blood’ –> macbeth is deeply immersed in the violence and bloodshed that he has caused
–> cannot simply turn back and wash himself clean of guilt
–> moment of realisation, turning point of the story
–> returning to a state of innocence is daunting and difficult
–> willingness to do anything leads him to his demise
quote showing that Macbeth feels that he is still at the beginning of his reign, and that there is much more to be accomplished. It also highlights Macbeth’s ambition and his willingness to continue pursuing power, even if it means acting immorally.
We are yet but young in deed
