Macduff

Cards (9)

  • ‘I have no words; my voice is my sword’ (act5)
  • Violent metaphor :

    in employing a violent metaphor , macduff contends that the restoration of Scotland natural order necessitates physical violence. thus the initial upheaval , brought about by Macbeths violent tyrannical means, mandates a similar force to rectify the natural order that has been disrupted
  • macduffs is the archetype of the avenging hero, motivated by revenge, but with good intentions
  • Short sentence:
    The short sentence reflects the short amount of time that we have to continue to suffer – by sleewing Macbeth can be rightly governed and flourished under divined ordain
  • ‘Bleed ,bleed, my poor country’ (act4)
  • Personfoication:

    macduff laments Scotland, personifying the nation to underscore his profound emotional bond but also reflects the persuasive sense of loss and despair that permeasts Scotland
  • macduffs sorrow , then, becomes emblematic of the collective grief by the nation, further highlighting the immense political appeal and chaos that has fallen due to Macbeth tyranny and violence
  • Repitioton:

    The recurrent motif of’bleed’ highlights macduffs despair Collins progressive demise, effectively encapsulating Macbeth misanthropic disposition
  • Macduffs patriotism emphasises Macbeth’s ruthless indifference to dismantling Scotland but also serves as a compelling juxtaposition into the inherent nobility expected of a rightful king