Themes: Unbalence Of Natural Order Flashcards
1
Q
What does Macbeths statement “ does murder sleep” show?
A
That he effectively destroyed his own peace
2
Q
What does Shakespeare use sleep as?
A
A metaphor for a clear conscience
3
Q
How do we know Macbeths conscience is disturbed?
A
He is troubled by “ terrible dreams”
4
Q
Why is the lack of sleep from Lady Macbeth and Macbeth a disruption of the natural order?
A
All beings need sleep to function
5
Q
What does the witches dialogue show?
A
Their mysterious temperament and imply they don’t care of the consequences of their games unbalancing the natural order
