Lady Mabeth

Cards (5)

  • What does the quote, "Come, you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here" emphasise?
    In Act 1 Scene 5, it shows how she is communicating with the supernatural for help as she wants to remove her gender to become violent and aggressive. She wants to kill Duncan herself hence why she wants no gender.
  • What does the quote, "Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under't" emphasise?
    In Act 1 Scene 5, the biblical illusion mirrors the story of Adam and Eve like how Lady Macbeth is persuading Macbeth to commit a sin. Her interpretation is for Macbeth to look innocent and good however in reality he shall become venomous and break the Great Chain of Being.
  • What does the quote, "Leave all the rest to me" emphasise?
    In Act 1 Scene 5, the imperative sentence emphasises how she has great power over Macbeth in their relationship and explaining how she will come up will a plan for Macbeth to kill Duncan.
  • Complete the quote, "To look so green and pale"
  • Complete the quote, "A little water clears us of this deed"