Macbeth Quotes For Guilt Flashcards
“But wherefore could not I pronounce ‘Amen?’” - Act 2 Scene 2
Emphasises Macbeth as wrongful and illegitimate king as he was not chosen by God and was king through regicide. Filled with so much guilt he can not even say religious words. He knows God won’t forgive him.
“This is a sorry sight.” - Act 2 Scene 2
Macbeth says this while looking at the blood in his hands. Say this with regret. Sight of Duncun being dead is so painful and distressing it provokes Macbeth with a feeling of remorse and sorrow. Adjective “sorry” provokes an apologetic tone and expression of regret.
“Oh full of scorpions is my mind.” Act 3 Scene 2
A metaphor to show how evil Macbeth has become. The metaphor perfectly communicates the misery of Macbeth at this point of the play and underlines the sense of guilt he is experiencing despite attaining the crown. He feels his head is exploding with poison and he has only himself to blame as he has killed Duncan and has killed Banquo too though his wife does not know this. Noun “Scorpions” are nasty creatures that bring death, so does the tormented Macbeth.
