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Macbeth quotes and tech/anay
| "We have scorched the snake but not killed it." (Macbeth) - Techniques | - Metaphor and violent imagery |
| "We have scorched the snake but not killed it." (Macbeth) - Analysis | The metaphor of the "snake" shows that Macbeth’s problems aren’t over. The threat has been damaged but not removed, leaving his rule still uncertain. The image reflects his growing fear, revealing that he feels more violence is necessary secure his power. |
| "Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent underneath" (Lady Macbeth) - Techniques | - Symbolism, Metaphor, Imagery |
| "Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent underneath" (Lady Macbeth) - Analysis | The symbolism of the innocent flower represents innocence and harmlessness, which Macbeth must show on the outside. The serpent symbolizes evil and betrayal suggesting the danger. Lady Macbeth wants Macbeth to appear good while secretly planning evil. |
| "Beware of Macduff, Beware of the thane of fife" (First Apparition) - Technique | - Foreshadowing and Repetition |
| "Beware of Macduff, Beware of the thane of fife" (First Apparition) - Analysis | The repetition of "Beware" stresses the urgency and seriousness of the threat Macduff poses, making Macbeth more paranoid and fearful. Foreshadows Macduff’s role in Macbeth’s downfall, suggesting he will ultimately be the one to defeat Macbeth. |
| "Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow" (Macbeth) - Techniques (LAST RESORT QUOTE) | - Repetition |
| "Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow" (Macbeth) - Analysis (LAST RESORT QUOTE) | The repetition of "tomorrow" shows Macbeth’s growing despair and meaningless passage of time. Each repetition emphasizes his belief that life is an endless, cycle with no purpose, deepening his feeling of hopelessness. An inevitable march toward death. |
| "When shall we three meet again / In thunder, lightning, or in rain?" (Witches) - Technique | - Pathetic Fallacy and Foreshadowing |
| "When shall we three meet again / In thunder, lightning, or in rain?" (Witches) - Analysis | In the quote, pathetic fallacy is used as the stormy weather thunder, lightning, and rain reflects the witches' dark, chaotic nature. The storm symbolizes the evil and disorder they bring, setting the tone for the turmoil and tragedy to come in the play. |
| "Stars, hide your fires; / Let not light see my black and deep desires." (Macbeth) - Techniques | - Personification and Metaphor |
| "Stars, hide your fires; / Let not light see my black and deep desires." (Macbeth) - Analysis | The personification of the stars shows Macbeth’s belief that he can control natural forces to conceal evil desires. Relates Great Chain of Being, as Macbeth’s attempt to hide hisAmbitions reflects his want disrupt the natural order and divine kingship |
| "Hell is murky" - ( Lady macbeth) - Technique | Dramatic Irony |
| "Hell is murky" - ( Lady macbeth) - Analysis | The audience knows she once dismissed guilt and fear, yet here she is, unable to escape them. |
| "Is this a dagger I see before me?" - (Macbeth) - Technique | Rhetorical Question |
| "Is this a dagger I see before me?" - (Macbeth) - Analysis | shows his inner conflict and growing instability. |