macbeth: themes- symbolism. Flashcards
use this link. its aimed at KS2 but really helpful: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/english-ks2-macbeth-index/zkxcbdm
1
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what is the dagger a symbol for?
A
violence, murder and possibly the influence of the witches as they could have sent it to tempt macbeth.
2
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when macbeth can see the dagger before him why can he see the dagger, how is it placed and what is it there for?
A
hallucinating. handle of dagger leading him towards murder or warning him against it. macbeth is tormented and is convincing himself into killing duncan.
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