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• What does the floating dagger symbolize in Macbeth?

  Inner turmoil and descent into madness
• How does the dagger blur the line between reality and hallucination?

  It shows Macbeth's mind affected by dark desires
• What does the dagger lead Macbeth towards?

  Duncan's chamber, representing fate
• What does blood symbolize in Macbeth?

  Guilt and violence
• How are Macbeth and Lady Macbeth affected by the sight of blood?

  They are haunted and cannot wash it away
• What does Lady Macbeth's "Out, damned spot" scene illustrate?

  The psychological consequences of their actions
• What does stormy weather symbolize in Macbeth?

  Disruption of natural order
• How does Shakespeare use weather in the play?

  To mirror characters' inner turmoil
• What does the crown symbolize for Macbeth?

  Power and ambition to rule
• How does the crown affect Macbeth's actions?

  It drives him to commit further murders
• What do hallucinations reveal about the characters in Macbeth?

  Guilt and descent into madness
• What does sleep symbolize in Macbeth?

  Innocence and peace
• What does Macbeth's voice signify after Duncan's murder?

  He will never enjoy rest or peace
• How does darkness function as a symbol in Macbeth?

  It represents evil and moral confusion
• What role do the witches' prophecies play in Macbeth?

  They drive the plot and influence ambition
• How do the prophecies create a sense of inevitability?

  They manipulate Macbeth into disastrous choices
• What are the effects of weather in Macbeth?

  • Creates a dark, ominous atmosphere
  • Reflects moral chaos and unnatural events
  • Mirrors disorder caused by Macbeth's ambition
• What does the metaphor "Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under't" signify?

  • Highlights duplicity and manipulation
  • Aligns Macbeth and Lady Macbeth with evil
  • Evokes the biblical Fall and temptation
• How does Shakespeare use iambic pentameter and rhymed verse in Macbeth?

  • Structured rhythm mirrors controlled thought
  • Enjambment reflects psychological breakdown
  • Distorts iambic pentameter to show madness
• What is the significance of the repetition in "Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep"?

  • Emphasizes guilt and mental torment
  • Mimics obsessive thought patterns
  • Shows Macbeth's conscience unraveling post-murder