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Macbeth Quotes LC
Essential MB Quotes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| "Fair is foul and foul is fair." - The Witches (Act 1, Scene 1) | Sets the tone of moral ambiguity and foreshadows the theme of deception. |
| "Double, double, toil and trouble." - The Witches (Act 4, Scene 1) | Symbolic chant that emphasizes the supernatural elements and impending doom. |
| "All hail, Macbeth, hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor!" - The Witches (Act 1, Scene 3) | Foretells Macbeth's rise to power and plants the seed of ambition. |
| "Is this a dagger which I see before me?" - Macbeth (Act 2, Scene 1) | Represents Macbeth's inner turmoil and his descent into madness. |
| "Out, damned spot! Out, I say!" - Lady Macbeth (Act 5, Scene 1) | Reflects Lady Macbeth's guilt and her struggle to wash away her sins. |
| "Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under 't." - Lady Macbeth (Act 1, Scene 5) | Encourages Macbeth to deceive others and appear trustworthy while plotting their downfall. |
| "Fair is foul, and foul is fair. Hover through the fog and filthy air." - The Witches (Act 1, Scene 1) | Reinforces the theme of deception and sets the eerie atmosphere of the play. |
| "By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes." - The Witches (Act 4, Scene 1) | Suggests the impending arrival of evil and the supernatural. |
| "All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand." - Lady Macbeth (Act 5, Scene 1) | Highlights Lady Macbeth's guilt and her inability to wash away the consequences of her actions. |
| "I dare do all that may become a man; who dares do more is none." - Macbeth (Act 1, Scene 7) | Reflects Macbeth's struggle with his masculinity and his ambition to prove his worth. |
| "Out, out, brief candle! Life's but a walking shadow." - Macbeth (Act 5, Scene 5) | Expresses Macbeth's nihilistic outlook and the transient nature of life. |
| "So foul and fair a day I have not seen." - Macbeth (Act 1, Scene 3) | Echoes the witches' earlier statement and signifies the blurring of morality. |
| "To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow..." - Macbeth (Act 5, Scene 5) | Reflects Macbeth's despair and the futility of life. |
| "Yet do I fear thy nature; it is too full o' the milk of human kindness." - Lady Macbeth (Act 1, Scene 5) | Reveals Lady Macbeth's view of Macbeth's perceived weakness and her desire to manipulate him. |
| "Out, brief candle!" - Macbeth (Act 5, Scene 5) | Signifies Macbeth's resignation to his impending doom. |
| "What's done is done." - Lady Macbeth (Act 3, Scene 2) | Represents Lady Macbeth's attempt to suppress guilt and move forward. |
| "By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes." - The Witches (Act 4, Scene 1) | This quote foreshadows the imminent arrival of Macbeth, who seeks further guidance from the witches regarding his future. |
| Hamartia - Stephen Greenblatt | "Macbeth's vaulting ambition serves as a cautionary tale, illustrating the corrupting nature of unchecked ambition and the devastating consequences it can unleash." - Stephen Greenblatt |
| Macbeth Transformation | This pivotal moment in Act 1, Scene 7 marks Macbeth's transition from a loyal and respected soldier to a ruthless and power-hungry villain, setting the stage for the tragic events that follow. |
| Intro (Part 1) | In the dark tapestry of Shakespearean tragedy, Macbeth stands as a mesmerizing masterpiece, weaving together themes of ambition, betrayal, and the corrosive allure of power. |
| Intro (Part 2) | With its haunting incantations, visceral betrayals, and moral unraveling, this timeless tale captivates audiences across generations. |
| Intro (Part 3) | Through the veil of fate, Macbeth's journey unravels the fragility of human nature, exposing the depths to which one's desires can entice, corrupt, and ultimately destroy. |
| Intro (Part 4) | As we delve into the labyrinthine depths of Macbeth's tragic narrative, we are compelled to explore the intricate web of choices, consequences, and the profound echoes of ambition that reverberate through our own human hearts |
| "Thou hast it now: King, Cawdor, Glamis, all, As the weird women promised, and I fear Thou played'st most foully for't." (Act III, Scene 1) - Banquo | In this quote, Banquo expresses his suspicion and doubts about Macbeth's ascension to the throne, but he suspects that Macbeth achieved them through nefarious means. |
| "But 'tis strange; And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, The instruments of darkness tell us truths, Win us with honest trifles, to betray's In deepest consequence." (Act I, Scene 3) - Banquo | Banquo reflects on the witches' prophecies and their nature. He acknowledges that the witches sometimes reveal truths to people but warns that their intentions may be sinister. |
| "Thou hast no speculation in those eyes Which thou dost glare with." (Act III, Scene 4) - Banquo | The quote implies that Banquo believes Macbeth's guilty conscience and fear have driven him to see things that aren't there. Banquo questions the sanity and lack of rationality in Macbeth's gaze. |
| "Not in the legions of horrid hell can come a devil more damned in evils to top Macbeth" (Act 4, S3) -Macduff | Macduff recognises Macbeth's malevolence and tyranny |
| "All my pretty ones? Di you say all?" (Act 4, S3) - Macduff | Macduff does not conform to traditional gender roles. Poignant moment of honesty shown by Macduff demonstrating him as a formidable opponent to Macbeth |
| "(Does not have) King-becoming graces, as justice verity, temperance, stableness" (Act 4, S3) - Malcolm | Malcolm challenges Macduff's kingly qualities |
| "I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition, which o'erleaps itself and falls on the other" - Macbeth | Macbeth not in control of his hamartia, it is Lady Macbeth in control |
| "Unsex me here and fill me from the crown to the toe top-full of direst cruelty" - Lady Macbeth | Lady Macbeth rejecting patriarchy, wants to become a man to come to power - failed to provide a child to Macbeth |
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