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King Duncan - Coggle Diagram
King Duncan
Act 1 Scene 6
"This castle hath a pleasant seat;the air nimbly and sweetly recommends itself unto our gentle senses"
inability to detect danger, warnings
dramatic irony, this is where he will die
pleasant setting, ironic, juxtapositions the gentle tone of the setting, “nimbly” and “sweetly” - juxtapositions the future event
“Ironic” because this is where he is going to be killed, doesn’t suspect anything, perceives it like paradise, dramatic irony, he feels safe, Audience is moved through the tensions between the scenes.
Martlet bird, linking to religion, “church bird” “heaven” - such a righteous place, just made a reference to the opposite of heaven. Directly contrasts the plans of M and LM
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Martlet foreshadows the regicide, natural order being disrupted
"His great love,sharp as his spur"
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"fair and noble hostess"
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hostess is because Lady M is the leader of the house, must organise everything, welcome the visitors etc
"We love him highly,and shall continue our praises towards him"
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Act 1 Scene 4
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"I have begun to plant thee, and will labour to make thee full of growing."
Metaphor for plants, budding wealth and titles in the state. Symbolic of harvest, life.
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caring of plants take energy, generosity of time,
"Signs of nobleness, like stars, shall sign on all deservers."
This comment foreshadows and contrasts with Macbeth's later comment, wherein he proves that he has evil intentions.