tyrant, show thy face! ୨୧✧․∶⋆

Question 1

who said this?

Answer 1

macduff (5.7)

Question 2

what is the context of this being said?

Answer 2

macduff says this near the end of the play - he’s hunting down macbeth for justice/revenge

Question 3

what is a technique in this quote? & detail (1 of 2)

Answer 3

imperative command: imperative verb “show” places macduff in a position of authority = reflects macduff’s courage & determination = a power shift as macbeth is no longer in control

Question 4

what is a technique in this quote? & detail (2 of 2)

Answer 4

direct address: “tyrant” strips macbeth of his royal title, respect & nobility/dehumanises him = emotional intensity

Question 5

what effect does this quote have on the audience?

Answer 5

– audience feels intensity of macduff’s emotions: rage, grief etc
– builds suspense - a final confrontation & macbeth’s downfall is imminent

Question 6

what are shakespeare’s intentions with this quote?

Answer 6

– highlight moral justice - positions macduff as the voice of justice & standing up to evil
– highlights macbeth’s fall (from “brave macbeth” to “tyrant”

Question 7

how this quote link to themes? (1 of 3)

Answer 7

tyranny vs rightful leadership:
– shakespeare reminds us of what rightful leadership looks like: someone kind/fair & chosen for the right reasons
– shows what happens when someone takes power the wrong way (bad rulers hurt people)

Question 8

how this quote link to themes? (2 of 3)

Answer 8

revenge and justice:
– macduff represents justice for scotland & also wants revenge for his wife & kids being murdered
– shakespeare makes it clear that revenge can be powerful if it’s for a good reason

Question 9

how this quote link to themes? (3 of 3)

Answer 9

appearance vs reality:
– “show thy face” = macbeth has been hiding behind lies & manipulation - macduff wants him to face the truth of what he’s done
– fits the theme of how things in the play aren’t what they seem & how the truth comes out eventually

Question 10

how does this quote link to the character of macduff?

Answer 10

shows:
– his emotional/moral strength & courage
– his transformation (fled to england but is now brave & the “hero”)

Question 11

how does this quote link to the character of macbeth?

Answer 11

– “tyrant” proves how far he’s fallen (gone from “brave macbeth” to someone hated”
– builds up to his downfall/is one of the final sigs that his time is up