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Question 1

point

Answer 1

Macbeth is further made to be intriguing through the way he regains the characteristics of a brave warrior at the end of the play. 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 makes Macbeth a captivating character as the audience witnesses him feel disheartened about life but then watch him swiftly transform into a brave warrior in the face of his own death.