Macduff Act 2 Quotations

Question 1

Analyse the quotation - “O _______, ______, _______” (its the same word repeated)

Answer 1

Horror, horror, horror

The repetition of horror shows his reaction of speechless and what he has seen is beyond understanding and words themselves. This is implied to be a very genuine reaction, with no manipulative intent like Macbeth, the fact his reaction is so genuine indicates he had real friendship with Duncan and is distraught to see him dead. This is comtrasted with the duplicitous and ingenuine reaction of Macbeth, juxtaposing the two feom the very beginning. Macduff, along with Banquo are both antitheses of Macbeth.

Question 2

Analyse the quotation - “_______ your sight with a new ______ “

Answer 2

Destroy, gorgon

This metaphor links to Medusa, the popular upper class theme of Greek Mythology. This indicates how normal, righteous people cannot comprehend the depth to which Macbeth has given into sin, that they would want to blind themselves.

Question 3

Analyse the quotation - “I’ll to ____”

Answer 3

Fife

This declarative statement indicates that he envies Macberh or doesn’r trust him, further juxtaposing Macduff with Macbeth and foreshadowing his battle with him at the end.