Top 12 Macbeth Quotes Revision Flashcards
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What quote is said by Macbeth in Act 1 Scene 4 (after Duncan announces Malcolm to be his successor) that expresses his disturbing ambition to make the witches prophecy come true through deceptive means.
“Stars hide your fires, let not light see my black and deep desires”.
What quote is said by Macbeth in Act 3 Scene 2 that highlights his guilt and paranoia of his acts of treason from killing King Duncan and Banquo?
“O full of scorpions is my mind, dear wife”
What is happening at the moment in the play in this following quote from Act 4 Scene 1: “Give to the edge of the sword his wife, his babes and all unfortunate souls that trace him in his line”
Macbeth’s tyranny and paranoia is foregrounded in this quote as he commands guards to go and kill Macduff’s innocent family. His decisions here is in response to his visit to the witches.
What quote is said by Lady Macbeth in Act 1 Scene 5 that manipulates and urges Macbeth to be with LM’s thoughts so that he will take the crown and elevate their status.
“Hie thee hither that I may pour my spirits in thine ear”
This quote shows power and gender.
