Appearance vs Reality Quotes

Question 1

Lady Macbeth 1:5 -LM urges Macbeth to deceive everyone as they plan the king’s murder

Answer 1

“Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under it”

(Metaphor & ‘serpent’ - biblical links to the fall: devil tricking Adam and Eve)

Question 2

Macbeth 5:5 - part of his response to news LM is dead. Reflects on the futility of life.

Answer 2

“Life’s but a walking shadow…signifying nothing.”