Macbeth Quotes - Act 1, Scene 4

Question 1

Duncan refers to Macbeth as a relative

Answer 1

‘worthiest cousin’ (Duncan)

Question 2

Macbeth thinks that killing Duncan will repay his debts

Answer 2

‘The service and the loyalty I owe,

In doing it, pays itself’ (Macbeth)

Question 3

Macbeth realises that he cannot become king by waiting

Answer 3

(Aside) ‘The Prince of Cumberland: that is a step

On which I must fall down, or else o’erleap’ (Macbeth)

Question 4

Macbeth wishes that no-one should see his desires

Answer 4

(Aside) ‘Stars, hide your fires,

Let light not see my black and deep desires’ (Macbeth)