Supernatural

Cards (10)

  • The irresistible allure of the supernatural hold immense power, tempting individuals by leveraging their desires and ambitions. Succumbling to this force in invariably, becoming a part that leads to inevitable downfall
  • “So foul and fair a day I have not seen”
  • Anaylsis of “so foul and fair”
    Macbeth emulate the witches paradox, and a oxymoronic phrase “fair isfouland foul is fair
  • Anaylsis of “have not seen”
    Potentially foreshadowing Macbeth will be metaphorically blinded by the irresistible allur of the supernatural prophecies
  • “Tell me“ and “Call em“?

    Language has transcendent. Macbeth hubris is explicit As he enters and speaks with Imperative phrases “tell” and call” to no longer asking them but commanding
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    Fuelled by insatiable greed and an unbridled hunger for power. Contrast Act1
  • Lady Macbeth’s characterisation can also be analysed through her use of language, which often involves manipulation and control. For example, when speaking to Macbeth about killing Duncan, she says, “Look like th' innocent flower but be the serpent under 't.” (1.5.62-63)
  • Her use of the word "serpent" suggests that she sees herself as cunning and deceitful, while the comparison to a flower highlights her desire to appear harmless on the surface.
  • Instrument of darkeness?

    auditory imagery created by the Lexis “instrument“ characterise the witches implies a malevolent musicality showcase how there word possess an almost hypnotic trance for Macbeth
  • While his overreaching ambition causes his downfall the supernatural force extended influence over him as a catalyst for the inevitability of his tragic fate.