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Question 1

point

Answer 1

Furthermore, through his guilt Macbeth comes to the realisation that he must face up to his actions and choses a noble death. This leads him to return to his former brave character. In preparation for a battle with Macduff, Macbeth returns to being a fearless warrior and makes the decision that he would rather die in battle than be captured and made a mockery of

Question 2

evidence

Answer 2

This is made clear when he says, “Before my body I throw my warlike shield.”

Question 3

analysis

Answer 3

The word choice of “warlike” means to be aggressive and violent. This tells the audience Macbeth is braced to be brutal and fierce during the battle, just as a brave warrior would be.

Question 4

link

Answer 4

This further affixes Macbeth to the theme of guilt as it has led to him being irrational and no longer caring about life, as he has made the choice to fight Macduff.