Macduff Flashcards
What does Macduff say when he discovers Duncan’s body?
“horror horror horror!”
Who does Macduff kill?
Macbeth
Macduff quote 3
“I must also feel it like a man”
“Thy royal father was a most sainted king”
“Tyrant show thy face! If thou beest slain and with no stroke of mine my wife and children’s ghosts will haunt me still”
“I must also feel it like a man” meaning
He waged war against macbeth not for personal gain but to defend those who cannot defend themselves. His view of masculinity and patriarchy is firmly established in protecting the family over personal elevation
“Thy royal father was a most sainted king” meaning
The word sainted has religious connotations. Shows macduff religious values. Presents macduff as loyal to duncan. Links with the belief in divine appointment-duncan appointed by god
“Tyrant show thy face! If thou best slain and with no stroke of mine my wife and children’s ghosts will haunt me still”
Macduff seeks revenge after finding out macbeth has killed his wife and children.
He is not of woman born due to being born by c section so he is able to behead macbeth, restoring order to Scotland
What does tyrant mean?
Cruel dictator - opinions of Macbeth have starkly changed from the exposition
