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Who expresses skepticism about the devil's ability to speak the truth?
Who expresses skepticism about the devil's ability to speak the truth?
- Macbeth
- King Duncan
- Banquo (correct)
- Donalbain
To whom does King Duncan ask 'What bloody man is that?'
To whom does King Duncan ask 'What bloody man is that?'
- Macbeth (correct)
- Malcolm
- Banquo
- Donalbain
Who makes the statement 'There’s daggers in men’s smiles'?
Who makes the statement 'There’s daggers in men’s smiles'?
- Donalbain (correct)
- Banquo
- King Duncan
- Macbeth
Which character reflects on the idea that 'Present fears/Are less than horrible imaginings'?
Which character reflects on the idea that 'Present fears/Are less than horrible imaginings'?
What does Macbeth mean when he says 'To prick the sides of my intent, but only Vaulting ambition, which o’erleaps itself And falls on th’other'?
What does Macbeth mean when he says 'To prick the sides of my intent, but only Vaulting ambition, which o’erleaps itself And falls on th’other'?
What is the significance of Macduff's statement 'Tongue nor heart Cannot conceive nor name thee!'?
What is the significance of Macduff's statement 'Tongue nor heart Cannot conceive nor name thee!'?
In the context of Macbeth's soliloquy, what does 'Is this a dagger which I see before me' suggest about Macbeth's mindset?
In the context of Macbeth's soliloquy, what does 'Is this a dagger which I see before me' suggest about Macbeth's mindset?
What is the main theme highlighted by Macbeth when he says 'False face must hide what the false heart doth know'?
What is the main theme highlighted by Macbeth when he says 'False face must hide what the false heart doth know'?
'Come what come may, Time and the hour runs through the roughest day' reflects Macbeth's belief in:
'Come what come may, Time and the hour runs through the roughest day' reflects Macbeth's belief in:
'If it were done when ’tis done, then ’twere well It were done quickly.' implies Macbeth's desire to:
'If it were done when ’tis done, then ’twere well It were done quickly.' implies Macbeth's desire to:
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Study Notes
Skepticism and Doubt
- Banquo expresses skepticism about the devil's ability to speak the truth.
King Duncan's Curiosity
- King Duncan asks 'What bloody man is that?' to Macbeth, referring to the wounded sergeant who has just arrived at the castle.
Smiles and Deception
- Macbeth makes the statement 'There’s daggers in men’s smiles', highlighting the idea that appearances can be deceiving.
Fear and Imagination
- Macbeth reflects on the idea that 'Present fears/Are less than horrible imaginings', suggesting that his fear of the consequences of his actions is less severe than the imaginative horrors that haunt his mind.
Ambition and Consequences
- When Macbeth says 'To prick the sides of my intent, but only Vaulting ambition, which o’erleaps itself And falls on th’other', he means that his ambition is driving him to commit a reckless and destructive act that will ultimately lead to his downfall.
Macduff's Horror
- The significance of Macduff's statement 'Tongue nor heart Cannot conceive nor name thee!' lies in his inability to comprehend the atrocities that have been committed, and his refusal to acknowledge the horror that he has witnessed.
Macbeth's Mindset
- When Macbeth says 'Is this a dagger which I see before me', it suggests that his mind is torn between reality and fantasy, and he is struggling to distinguish between what is real and what is just his imagination.
Deception and False Appearances
- Macbeth's statement 'False face must hide what the false heart doth know' highlights the main theme of deception and the hiding of one's true intentions and feelings behind a mask of falsehood.
Resignation and Fate
- 'Come what come may, Time and the hour runs through the roughest day' reflects Macbeth's belief in fate and the inevitability of his downfall.
Urgency and Haste
- Macbeth's statement 'If it were done when ’tis done, then ’twere well It were done quickly' implies his desire to commit the murder quickly, so as to get it over with and avoid prolonged anxiety and guilt.
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