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Question 1

Point ?

Answer 1

Ambition leads to Macbeths erosion of sanity, extreme violent actions and ultimately his hamartia

Question 2

Quote 1?

Answer 2

“Vaulting ambition which o’erleaps itself”

Question 3

Analysis for Quote 1?

Answer 3

.”Vaulting” = powerful verb, connotes horse
.Metaphor emphasises that just as a horse leaps over hurdles, Macbeths ambition valts over any doubts / morals he may have
. His only motive for murder is his desire to be king

Question 4

Quote 2?

Answer 4

“O, full of scorpions is my mind, dear wife”

Question 5

Analysis for quote 2?

Answer 5

. “O” displays distress at constant killings
. Metaphor for being corrupted by his ambition
. Scorpions = poisonous yet inconspicuous, travel under sand, unseen by prey = Macbeth being consumed by constantly having to put facades
Scorpions cause severe damage = ambition causes damage