Relationship between M & LM Flashcards
“My dearest partner of greatness”
“Dearest chuck”
A1S5
my - possessive pronoun, sense of belonging and possessiveness M has for LM, they are close, affectionate and fond of each other
dearest - adjective, holds value to each other, superlative? highest degree of praise, macbeth cherishes LM
partner - noun, they are of equal standing which is extremely rare during time period, women were the property of husband and father bc it was a patriarchal society. shows tbe high regard that macbeth holds LM and how he elevates her in his perspective, shows closeness of relationship and the significance LM has in Ms view
greatness - noun, he believes in her ambitious nature and how it will lead her to greatness and a higher standing, believes in her potential but also could be see. as her being the partner of of greatness, greatness is macbeth, M is helping LM achieve her ambitions by being a greag warrior/thane kf cawdor/king!
‘I fear thy nature, it is too full o’th’milk of human kindness’ - A1S5, LM about M
LM is more powerful atp, she is manipulative and disregards and shames Macbeths qualities.
‘Look like the innocent flower bht be the serpent under’t’ - A1S5, LM to M
LM craves more power and she takes control, she guides Macbeth and moulds him/manipulates him into something she can use to gain more power
‘When you durst do it, then you were a man’ - A1S7
LM manipulates M through shame, she clearly has most of the power and respect in the relationship.
‘Be innocent of the knowledge dearest chuck’ A3S4, power shifts to Macbeth
Macbeth is taking away LMs power unknowingly, they are still close, pet names show affection.
he no longer confides in her about problems like at the start with the letter and heir problem. he becomes isolated and plans alone, leaving her out of plans regarding Banquos murder. there is a breakdown in communication.
‘she should have died hereafter’ - A5S5
Macbeth is uncaring, LM holds no value to him anymore.
LM is isolated and goes mad - could have been prevented if Macbeth paid attention to her and helped her but he has become so consumed with the innate desire and ambition to maintain his sense of power.
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