lady macduff and her son 4

• Their murders are emblematic (symbolic) of Macbeth's excessive bloodthirst, they presented no threat yet he is now on an unstoppable trajectory of murder.
• They are symbols of innocence, the dialogue between Lady Macduff and her son is intimate.

  • It shows the natural maternal bond.
• Lady Macduff speaks in the semantic field of birds, comparing herself to a "diminutive" "wren" which characterizes them as prey.

  • Thus, securing Macbeth within the role of the predator.
• This is the first murder to occur on stage.

  • Suggesting that Macbeth no longer cares for his reputation and takes pride in his heinous acts.
  • He has committed himself to evil.