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'?

<p>Macbeth is expressing a desire to conceal his actions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Women played a role in setting up Duncan's death (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Scorpions symbolize dangerous and evil thoughts that torment Macbeth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Malcolm is now one step away from kingship, posing an obstacle for Macbeth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Malcolm is dedicating a significant amount of time and resources to help the peasants (D)</p> 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'?

<p>The description highlights the extensive killing carried out by Macbeth and his queen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Scorpions symbolize dangerous and evil thoughts that torment Macbeth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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