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Macbeth Revision (Act1: scene1: (introduction to main character, sets the…
Macbeth Revision
Act1: scene1:
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sets the scene for the play_dark and ominous, not everything seems as it would be
hurly burly, lost and own
witches speak in rhymes, creates suspense,
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Act 1, scene 4
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macbeth's thoughts and ambitions are revealed when he learns of duncan passing the throne to malcolm
Duncan's hyperbolic language showering praise on Macbeth is not in sync with Macbeth's evil intentions.
Macbeth's speech hides his real feelings much like the Thane of Cawdor, this links with the theme of appearance vs reality
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Act 1, scene 2.
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what is the purpose of introducing Macbeth through the opinion of others? Effects:1. builds anticipation .2 respect for Macbeth, the play is named after him.
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Act 1, scene 3:
return to the witches, animal imagery
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Lot of foreshadowing: witches talks, reference to sailor etc.
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Macbeth's first utterance in this scene are also his words in the play. "So fair and foul a day,I have not seen" Could link him with the witches
Act 1, Scene 7
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"False face must hide what ....doth know" concurs with the theme- appearance Vs reality. Macbeth hands over the reins to his wife.
Act 1, scene 5.
role of Lady Macbeth: strong and vicious lady/ extremely determined, ambitious, greedy, and powerful.
lady macbeth and macbeth's relationship shown. portrays lady macbeth as not stereotypical of women at the time.
idea about masculinity brought in; expressed that violence is a masculine attribute.
Act 1, scene 6
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dramatic Irony. Duncan believing in Macbeth riding home early to prepare for his trip, in one sense he did, he prepared to kill Duncan