Loyalty

Question 1

‘He was a gentleman on whom I built an absolute trust’ - A1S4 Duncan ab traitor Cawdor

Answer 1

Dramatic Irony, Macbeth as thane of Cawdor also betrays Duncan
gentleman - noun, born of nobility and so Duncan trusted him, led to treason despite being of a higher class, shows Duncans naivety
built - verb, duncan has created and forged a relationship with the traitor, he has put effort into making an honest and loyal subject WHO BETRAYED HIM
absolute - adjective, completely and wholeheartedly and honestly, pure intentions

Question 2

‘Look like th’innocent flower but be the serpent under’t’ - A1S5, LM tells M to betray Duncan

Answer 2

f

Question 3

‘My bosom franchis’d and allegiance clear’ - A2S2, Banquo remains loyal to King

Answer 3

y

Question 4

‘something you may discern of him through me’
‘I am not treacherous.’ - A4S3, Malcolm & Macduff testing each others loyalties

Answer 4

Macduff could gain something from Macbeth if he betrays Malcolm, but Macduff is self assured and proves his loyalty lies with Malcol, who he sees as the true King and the only person who treason can be commited to.

Question 5

‘Th’usurper’s cursed head,’
‘Hail, King of Scotland.’ - A5S9, Macduff ab M head and Malcolm restored as rightful king.

Answer 5

f

Question 6

Purpose of Loyalty within the play?

Answer 6

Shakespeare