Macbeth-Theme Of Kingship Flashcards
(10 cards)
Who says the quote “Heat oppressed brain”
-Macbeth in his soliloquy before he kills Duncan
-Act 2
How is language used in the quote “Heat oppressed brain”
-Oxymoron “Oppressed brain” as your brain is supposed to be free and thoughts are supposed to be free not controlled.
What is an analysis of the quote “Heat oppressed brain”
-Complaining his brain is being manipulated because of his desire to become king.
-Shows how much he is willing to sacrifice, as he goes and kills the King even though he knows he’s being controlled and it is bad for him.
-Macbeth is struggling because he is destroying the great chain of beings.
How do the Witches link to the quote “Heat oppressed brain”
-Witches chose Macbeth because he had what was required to kill Duncan.
-They did this because they are the symbol of Satan and king is the symbol of God.
-They took out their enemy when Macbeth killed Duncan.
Who says the quote “Something wicked this way comes”
-Witches say this
How is language used in the quote “Something wicked this way comes”
-Juxtaposition as Witches are calling Macbeth wicked.
-Chremamborphism as they are giving Macbeth the feature of an object, dehumanising him by calling him “Something”.
What is an analysis of the quote “Something wicked this way comes”
-King is supposed to be God’s man on earth, powerful yet Macbeth is the opposite of this.
-In Act 4 he goes to the Witches begging for help to tell him his future.
-Shows audience what will happen if your not the rightful heir to the throne.
Who says the quote “Instruments of darkness tell us truths… only to betray.”
How is language used in the quote “Instruments of darkness tell us truths… only to betray.”
