Macbeth

Subdecks (3)

Cards (27)

  • " if it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well. It were done quickly"
    • repetition of 'done' reflects his anxiety and hesitation about the act of murder.
    • Adverb 'quickly' emphasises Macbeth's desire to kill Duncan as swiftly as possible, it would alleviate his moral guilt.
    • The syntax mirror Macbeth's tangled and inner thoughts as he scrutinize the murder of King Duncan
  • Demonstrates Macbeth's internal struggle with ambition versus conscience. He knows the murder is morally wrong, but his ambition tempts him to proceed. The soliloquy showcases the theme of moral conflict highlighting Macbeth's tragic flaw
  • " is this a dagger which i see before me. The handle toward my hand?"
    • Rhetorical question shows Macbeth's confusion and uncertainty as he is unsure whether the dagger is real. The imagery of the dagger symbolises the murder he is about to commit representing both his ambition and violence that will follow
    • preposition 'toward' highlights that fate could possibly be directing him towards this heinous act
  • The scene is pivotal in showing Macbeth's descent into madness and the overpowering influence of his desire . Vision of the dagger illustrates how deeply conflicted he is torn between the physical acts of murder and the psychological consequences.