In thunder, lightning or in rain? | Witches power. – Supernatural – Can control weather – bring bad weather – pathetic fallacy – evil and darkness. |
There to meet Macbeth. | Shows Supernatural power. – Can predict the future. – Predict the rise and fall of Macbeth |
All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter! | One of the most important quotes because it tells Macbeth his future and what leads him to do such murderous deeds. Witches’ influence and power of manipulation over this. |
Vaulting ambition which o’erleaps itself | Macbeth realises that his aim of becoming king are sinful. – Against the Divine right of kings / Great chain of being – Immoral – Going against God- Religion important at the time |
Come to my woman’s breasts And take my milk for gall | Shows the monstrosity and inhumanity of Lady Macbeth – Wants to turn something good into something evil. – Biblical reference – Serpent – look like th’innocent flower but be the serpent under’t |
Look like th’innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t | Deceit and lies – M |
Macbeth Quotes
December 3, 2019