Macduff Act 4 Quotations

Question 1

Analyse the quotation - “Not in the _______ of horrid hell can come a _____ more damned in evils to top Macbeth”

Answer 1

legions, devil

This hyperbolic metaphor demonstrates how terrible Macbeth’s reign has been and how much it has affected Scotland, as he is viewed as worse than Satan. Even before discovering his family he has a large abhorrence towards Macbeth, showing how faithful he is towards his king and to God.

Question 2

Analyse the quotation - “Scotland hath _______ to fill up your ____”

Answer 2

foisons, will

This declarative shows how distraught Macduff is with Macbeth, that he is able to tolerate Malcolm’s perceived lust, greed and gluttony, all major sins to be rid of Macbeth. This further emphasises how deeply he cares for his country and how much he hates Macbeth that he would sacrifice so much to get rid of him. This foreshadows his defeating of Macbeth later on.

Question 3

Analyse the quotation - “Thy ____ ends here”

Answer 3

hope

This metaphor describing Scotland’s hope demonstrates how much Macduff truly cares for his country, since he mourns it deeply. This inspires Malcolm to trust him and to stop pretending to be unfit for rule.

Question 4

Analyse the quotation - “______ Macduff”

Answer 4

Sinful

The adjective utilised is an example of Macduff being incredibly harsh on himself, since he takes responsibility for his family’s death and feels he is undeserving of God’s grace.

Question 5

Analyse the quotation - “Heaven ______ him too”

Answer 5

forgive

Even after being told Macbeth is responsible for killing his children, he still wishes for Macbeth to be forgived, showing how compassionate and rightoeus Macduff is, even in his worst moments.