Macduff

Question 1

• Privilege as only a highly trusted Thane would wake the king when he is most vulnerable
• Highly regarded favourite of the king

Answer 1

“Is the king stirring, worthy Thanes”

Question 2

• He is caught off guard, shaken and unsettled

- Portrayed loyal, upset and shocked

Answer 2

“Ring the alarm bell, murder and treason!”

Question 3

• Concerned and unpleased about Macbeth’s questionable actions
• Wanted justice for he’s king, loyal, trustworthy

Answer 3

“Where for did you so”

Question 4

• Doesn’t support Macbeth becoming King, not loyal

- He is suspicious

Answer 4

“Macduff denies his person at our great bidding”

Question 5

• Metaphor that he’s family was defenceless and innocent

- Helpless, devastating from the death, unable to comprehend

Answer 5

“All my pretty chickens and their dam”

Question 6

• Born from C-sections, seen as unnatural, unusual, improper
• Confirms the prophecy of the witches
• Macbeth’s fate is sealed

Answer 6

“From he’s mothers womb, ultimately ripped”