macduff

Cards (16)

  • Who is referred to as the discoverer of Long's body?
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  • What is the emotional tone expressed in the quote "Oh horror, horror, horror!"?

    It conveys deep shock and despair
  • What does the phrase "Not in the legions of horrid hell can come a devil more damn'd in evils to top Macbeth!" suggest about Macbeth's character?

    It suggests that Macbeth is viewed as the epitome of evil
  • What does Macduff lament about his family in the quote "all my pretty ones? [...] all my pretty chickens and their dam at one fell swoop?"

    He mourns the loss of his family
  • What is the significance of Macduff's statement "If thou be'st slain and with no stroke of mine wife's and children's ghosts will haunt me still"?

    It shows his guilt and sense of responsibility for his family's safety
  • What does Macduff mean when he says, "I have no words; my voice is in my sword"?

    He means that he will express his feelings through action rather than words
  • How does Lady MacDuff perceive her husband's actions when she says "He loves us not"?

    She feels abandoned and unloved by Macduff
  • What does Ross's statement "He is noble, wise, judicious and best knows the fits o' the season" imply about Macduff?

    It implies that Macduff is respected and trusted by others
  • What does Macduff mean when he says, "I will do so, But I must also feel it as a man"?

    He acknowledges the need to express his grief and humanity
  • What does the quote "O gentle lady, 'Tis not for you to hear what I can speak" suggest about the speaker's perception of Lady Macbeth?

    It suggests that he views her as delicate and not suited for harsh truths
  • What does Macduff mean by "Sinful Macduff, they were all struck for thee"?

    He feels guilty for the deaths of his family due to his actions
  • What does the phrase "Thy royal father was, a most sainted king" imply about Duncan?
    It implies that Duncan was a virtuous and honorable king
  • What does the phrase "was from his mother's womb untimely ripp'd" refer to?
    It refers to Macduff's unconventional birth, as he was born via cesarean section
  • What does the phrase "behold, where stands the head" signify in the context of the play?

    It signifies the presence of a significant figure, likely Macbeth
  • What does Macbeth mean when he says, "What need I fear of thee?"

    He expresses his confidence and underestimation of Macduff
  • How does the theme of loyalty manifest in the quote "Fear not yet to take upon you what is yours"?

    It reflects the expectation of loyalty to the throne and rightful claims