macbeth

• What does Macbeth's steel do in the quote "his brandish'd steel [...] smoked with bloody execution"?


  It indicates he has just killed someone.
• How is Macbeth described by others in the quote "O valiant cousin! worthy gentleman"?


  He is described as valiant and worthy.
• What does Macbeth express curiosity about in the quote "Stay, you imperfect speakers, tell me more"?


  He wants to know more from the witches.
• What does the phrase "too full o' the milk of human kindness" suggest about Macbeth's nature?


  It suggests he is not naturally ruthless.
• What does Macbeth mean by "I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent; but only vaulting ambition, which o'erleaps itself and falls on th'other"?


  He feels his ambition is the only motivation, but it may lead to his downfall.
• What does Macbeth imply when he says, "I dare do all that may become a man; who dares do more is none"?


  He believes there are limits to what a man should do.
• What does Macbeth express regret about in the quote "Wake Duncan with thy knocking! I would thou couldst!"?


  He wishes he could undo the murder of Duncan.
• What does Macbeth mean by "I am in blood Stepp'd in so far that, should wade no more, Returning were as tedious as go o'er"?


  He feels committed to his violent path and cannot turn back.
• How does Macbeth refer to Lady Macbeth in the quote "My dearest partner of greatness"?


  He refers to her with affection and partnership.
• How is Macbeth characterized by the Sergeant in the quote "(Sergeant:) brave Macbeth--well he deserves that name"?


  He is characterized as brave and deserving of respect.
• What does Duncan mean when he says, "(Duncan:) With his former title greet Macbeth"?


  He intends to honor Macbeth with his previous title.
• What does Macbeth mean by "This supernatural soliciting cannot be ill, cannot be good"?


  He is conflicted about the witches' prophecies.
• What does Macbeth imply with "function is smother'd in surmise"?


  He feels overwhelmed by his thoughts and imagination.
• What does Macbeth express in the quote "... his host [...] should against his murderer shut the door, not bear the knife myself"?


  He feels conflicted about killing Duncan, who is his guest.
• What does Macbeth mean by "I had most need of blessing, and 'Amen' stuck in my throat"?


  He feels guilty and unable to pray after killing Duncan.
• How is Macbeth described in the quote "Devilish Macbeth"?


  He is described as evil and malevolent.
• What does the quote "Not in the legions of horrid hell can come a devil more damn'd n evils to top Macbeth" imply about Macbeth?


  It implies that he is the most evil character imaginable.
• What does Macbeth mean by "Till Birnam Wood remove to Dunsinane, I cannot taint with fear"?


  He believes he is safe until the prophecy comes true.
• What does Macbeth express in the quote "I will not yield to kiss the ground before young Malcolm's feet"?


  He expresses his refusal to submit to Malcolm.