Loyalty + Betrayal

• “The service and the loyalty I owe, in doing it, pay itself“-Macbeth to Duncan

  Reveals a facade of loyalty, as he outwardly expresses his devotion to king Duncan while having secret intentions which foreshadows his future action.
• “There’s daggers in men’s smiles“ Donalbain to Malcom (after Duncan’s murder)

  Highlights the persuasive sense of mistrust and dangers of misunderstanding those who seem trustworth.
• “Bleed, bleed, poor country“- Macduff

  Macduff shows his loyalty to the royal bloodline and Scotland by persuading Malcom to return to claim the throne. He acts as a foil to Macbeth.
• “False face must hide what the heart doth know”-Macbeth

  The statement is paradoxical because the face, which should reveal emotion, is used to hide them. Highlights the core theme of deception throughout the play, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth will appear loyal while having murderous intentions.