Internal Conflict and Apparitions

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The speaker laments having to take the light and rid the kingdom of fertility and tranquility all to appease his fair ______.

maiden

The speaker hears heavenly chimes of divinity just by being in ______'s presence.

Duncan

When questioned, the speaker vehemently denies having any ______, indicating a struggle with his conscience.

guilt

The speaker feels that Duncan's blood stains his corporal frame and litters his spirits with unimaginable ______.

<p>horrors</p> Signup and view all the answers

The speaker questions if committing the atrocity will lead to ______, signifying a warped sense of justification.

<p>bliss</p> Signup and view all the answers

The speaker demands the foul apparitions to disperse and leave him ______, showcasing his mental turmoil.

<p>be</p> Signup and view all the answers

The speaker is in ______'s chamber when he is asked what he is doing there.

<p>Duncan</p> Signup and view all the answers

The speaker sees an evil entity and refers to it as a ______.

<p>spectre</p> Signup and view all the answers

The speaker refers to another manifestation of evil as ______.

<p>thanatos</p> Signup and view all the answers

The speaker is told '______ mustnt!' by Duncan.

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Flashcards

Apparition

A supernatural appearance or manifestation.

Thanatos

The god of death.

Atrocity

Extreme wickedness or cruelty; an outrage.

Seraphims

Angels, often depicted as beautiful and benevolent beings.

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Study Notes

  • The speaker is being tempted to commit a dark act that will bring greed to the kingdom and displease God.
  • The speaker is torn by Duncan's "heavenly" presence and questions sullying his existence.
  • The speaker is confronted by a "foul spectre" making accusations of guilt.
  • The speaker vehemently denies any guilt and accuses the apparition of uttering lies.
  • The speaker commands the "sinister apparition" to leave his head and stop tainting him with lies.
  • The speaker is horrified, lamenting Duncan's "golden blood" covering his body and staining his spirit with "unimaginable horrors".
  • The speaker questions if committing the atrocity will bring bliss and acceptance from heaven.
  • The speaker demands the "foul apparitions" to stop twisting his mind and to leave him.
  • The speaker appears to be arguing with Duncan, telling him "You Musn't!"

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