Lady macbth +witches

Cards (5)

  • "Look like th' innocent flower, but be the serpent under't". (Lady M Act 1).
    All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!" (Witches Act I)
  • Both personify key theme of apearence vs reality : 

    Lady Macbeth assumes role of the fourth witch within the play, employing cunning schemes to manipulate Macbeth. Significantly, both the Witches and Lady Macbeth embody the central theme of appegrance versus reality, skillfully employing deceptive practices to manoeuvre acquiring power over Macbeth.
  • Biblical allusion: 

    Lady Macbeth incorporates a biblical allusion by employing the term"serpent," drawing parallels to the Genesis narrative depicting the fall of mankind. deliberate choice of diction serves to underscore her belief in the effectiveness of deception, akin to the serpent's manipulation of Adam and Eve.
  • Lady Macbeth adeptly highlights the effectiveness of deception when cloaked in an "innocent" flower-like façade, emphasising the ease with which such deceit can be orchestrated, especially when temptation and pride are at play.
    • Short sentenics:

    Similar to Lady Macbeth, the Witches exploit Macbeth's hubris to help employ their deceptive influence. The short sentence, with commas either side of Macbeth's name, signifies their targeted approach. Through prophecies tailored to stroke his ego and satisfy his ambitions, the Witches effectively obscure his judgement, making him susceptible to their manipulative Schmeme