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Duncan in Macbeth

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What is the implicit meaning behind Duncan's statement 'O valiant cousin'?

He is indifferent towards Macbeth

He sees Macbeth as close family and trusts him (correct)

He is setting Macbeth up for failure

He is being sarcastic and does not trust Macbeth

What is the implicit meaning behind Duncan's metaphor 'I have begun to plant thee, and will labour to make thee full of growing'?

He is helping the soldiers develop and grow by praising them (correct)

He is neglecting the soldiers' growth and development

He is manipulating the soldiers for his own benefit

He is comparing the soldiers to plants to show their weakness

What is the implicit meaning behind Macduff's exclamation 'O horror, horror, horror'?

Macduff is shocked by the situation but not affected by Duncan's death

Macduff is indifferent to Duncan's death

Macduff is celebrating Duncan's demise

Macduff is horrified because he saw Duncan as a good person (correct)

What is the explicit meaning behind Macbeth's plea 'Stars, hide your fires; Let not light'?

Macbeth is expressing a desire to conceal his actions Signup and view all the answers

What is the implicit meaning behind the statement 'If there were no women he would not have died'?

Women played a role in setting up Duncan's death Signup and view all the answers

What is the implicit meaning behind Macbeth's statement 'Oh, full of scorpions is my mind'?

Scorpions symbolize dangerous and evil thoughts that torment Macbeth Signup and view all the answers

What is the implicit meaning behind Malcolm's statement 'The prince of Cumberland'?

Malcolm is now one step away from kingship, posing an obstacle for Macbeth Signup and view all the answers

What is the explicit meaning behind Malcolm's statement 'spend a large expense of time'?

Malcolm is dedicating a significant amount of time and resources to help the peasants Signup and view all the answers

What is the implicit meaning behind Malcolm's description of Macbeth as a 'dead butcher, and his fiend-like queen'?

The description highlights the extensive killing carried out by Macbeth and his queen Signup and view all the answers

What is the implicit meaning behind Macbeth's statement 'Oh, full of scorpions is my mind'?

Scorpions symbolize dangerous and evil thoughts that torment Macbeth Signup and view all the answers

Duncan in Macbeth

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Questions and Answers

What is the implicit meaning behind Duncan's statement 'O valiant cousin'?

What is the implicit meaning behind Duncan's metaphor 'I have begun to plant thee, and will labour to make thee full of growing'?

What is the implicit meaning behind Macduff's exclamation 'O horror, horror, horror'?

What is the explicit meaning behind Macbeth's plea 'Stars, hide your fires; Let not light'?

What is the implicit meaning behind the statement 'If there were no women he would not have died'?

What is the implicit meaning behind Macbeth's statement 'Oh, full of scorpions is my mind'?

What is the implicit meaning behind Malcolm's statement 'The prince of Cumberland'?

What is the explicit meaning behind Malcolm's statement 'spend a large expense of time'?

What is the implicit meaning behind Malcolm's description of Macbeth as a 'dead butcher, and his fiend-like queen'?

What is the implicit meaning behind Macbeth's statement 'Oh, full of scorpions is my mind'?

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