Kingship, tyranny and power quotes in Macbeth Flashcards
What quote shows that at the start of the play Duncan wants Macbeth to do well?
“I have begun to plant thee, and will labour to make thee full of growing” - Duncan
What quote shows that Duncan is presented as a godly King chosen by God?
“the Lord’s anointed temple” - Macduff
What quote shows that Macbeth knows that Duncan is a good and loved King which almost stops him from committing regicide?
“his virtues will plead like angels” - Macbeth
In contrast to the usual godly description of Duncan, Which quote shows that Macbeth is presented linked to images of hell?
“hell-hound” - Macduff, “dead butcher” - Malcom
What quote shows that unnatural murder of the King released chaos?
“Some say the earth was feverous and did shake” - Lennox, + old man says how falcon killed by a mousing owl
What quote shows that Macbeths rule is based on violence?
“Bleed, bleed pour country” - Macduff
What quote shows that people have no respect or love for Macbeth as a King?
“Those he commands move only in command, nothing in love” - Angus
What quote shows Malcom’s succesion?
“Hail, King! For thou so art. Behold where stands the usurper’s cursed head. The time is free” - Macduff, natural order restored
What quote shows that Macbeth recognised good kingship in Duncan but could never achieve it himself as he rules by fear?
“If thou speak’st false” - Macbeth to messenger, uses fear to control and rule
