Supernatural key quotes Macbeth

Question 1

Key quote 1 for the supernatural

Answer 1

“Tell me “ “call ‘em”

Question 2

Key themes that the quote “tell me” “call them shows

Answer 2

-Imperative phrases
- personal pronouns

Question 3

How are imperitive phrases used in the quotation “tell me” “call ‘em” Part 1 H

Answer 3

• Macbeths use of these highlights hubris, and extreme arrogance.
• his hubris and his ambition have corrupted his mind to believe that he can supersede their supernatural power.
• Macbeth belives he can control and command the supernatural despite
• them giving him the prophecies.
• Macbeth not having a legitimate and divine right on the earth (acquired his title by violent and tyrannical means of usurpation)
• (agent of the devil not of god thinks he can command them)

Question 4

How are imperitive phrases used in the quotation “tell me” “call ‘em” Part 2 V

Answer 4

• this hubris actually highlights how vunrable macbeth is in his attempt to dominate the supernatural
• Witches act as supernatural antagonists and their prophecys act as a catalyst for macbeths invelitable downfall.
• Witches want to steer Macbeth towards his downfall.
• How do t

Question 5

How do the witches steer macbeth into a vunerable position and to his downfall

Answer 5

Get together and increase the duplicitous nature of their words are ambiguous. to place Macbeth in this position.

Question 6

How are personal pronouns used in the quote “tell me” “call ‘em”

Answer 6

• Commands are deeply personal indication that Macbeths identity is now intertwined with his unchecked ambition and his hamartia and his belief that he is truly invincible.
• Macbeth is now blinded by the irresistible allure of his ambition that he now no longer realises the danger or consequences of his actions, both in allisitiong help from the supernatural and being associated with them but in committing regicide and going against god.
• Could also now show familiarity with the witches if they both now become agents of the devil as almost “friends”
• Focus on “me” shows how Macbeth is now no longer considering the wider moral consequences instead he is singularly obsessed with his own tyrannical desires and ambitions

_ contrast to earlier where he knew the consequences and deeply cared “ stars hide your fires let no light see my deep and dark desires”