Loyalty vs Betrayal Quotes

Question 1

Macbeth’s initial loyalty to Duncan

Answer 1

“The service and the loyalty I owe, In doing it, pays itself” (Act 1, Scene 4)

Question 2

through Macbeth’s hesitation to kill the King

Answer 2

“He’s here in double trust: First, as I am his kinsman and his subject, Strong both against the deed” (Act 1, Scene 7)

Question 3

through Banquo’s loyalty to the King

Answer 3

“My bosom franchis’d and allegiance clear, I shall be counsell’d” (Act 2, Scene 1)

Question 4

through deception

Answer 4

“There’s daggers in men’s smiles; the nea’er in blood, The nearer bloody” (Act 2, Scene 3)

Question 5

through Macbeth’s betrayal of Banquo

Answer 5

“Banquo was your enemy” (Act 3, Scene 1)

Question 6

through Macduff’s abandonment of his family

Answer 6

“When our actions do not, Our fears do make us traitors” (Act 4, Scene 2)

Question 7

Malcolm’s loyalty test for Macduff

Answer 7

“Be not offended. I speak not as in absolute fear of you” (Act 4, Scene 3)

Question 8

Macbeth’s change in character

Answer 8

“This tyrant, whose sole name blisters our tongues, Was once thought honest” (Act 4, Scene 3)

Question 9

the betrayal of Macbeth’s thanes against him

Answer 9

“Then fly false thanes And mingle with the English epicures” (Act 5, Scene 3)