| [Old man] ‘but this sore | night/ Hath trifled former knowings’ – 2:4 – murder has affected whole of Scotland, a huge event in Scottish history that has made previous ones less significant |
| Duncan’s murder is not | shown on stage, as this would be upsetting and controversial. Divine right of kings and Great Chain of Being (feudal system) |
| [Ross] [Duncan’s horses]… ‘turned | wild in nature, broke their stalls… Make war with mankind’ – 2:4 – they start eating each other, everyone is chaotic |
| Stage D:’ Thunder | and lightning’ – 1:1 – their wickedness is reflected by their desolate surroundings along with the harsh weather |
Pathetic fallacy in Macbeth
September 5, 2019