Macbeth - Themes - Supernatural Flashcards
1
Q
Finish the quote: ‘so foul and fair…
A
a day I have not seen’
2
Q
what does ‘so foul and fair a day I have not seen’ show
A
echos the witches - becomes their mouthpiece - vessel of their misconduct
3
Q
Finish the quote: ‘tell…’ and ‘call…’
A
..me’
..em’
4
Q
what does ‘tell me’ and ‘call em’ show
A
imperative phrases
embracing his tyrannical demeanour - talking about the witches
5
Q
Finish the quote: ‘why do you dress me in..
A
borrowed robes’
6
Q
what does ‘why do you dress me in borrowed robes’ show
A
suggests he’s being awarded a title which does not belong to him - given by the witches
moves around the hierarchy throughout play - temporary