Appearance vs. Reality

Cards (3)

  • "A friend" Act 3

    > Dramatic irony as Macbeth says "a friend" where n reality he plans to murder him
    > Common motif of Deceit
    > THEME: Appearance vs. Reality
  • "The table's full" Act 3 

    > Banquo appears at the Banquet as a ghost and is there to haunt Macbeth
    > His presence indicates his guilt is affecting his psyche and the remorse he feels for betraying his "friend"
    > THEME: Appearance vs. Reality
  • "my noble partner"
    A1S3
    -said about Macbeth to convey the trust and respect that he has in Macbeth
    -evident that he doesn't know Macbeth as well as he thinks he does
    -being deceived
    -exemplifies Banquo's loyalty