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English Macbeth Quotes
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- 1—"Seize" : connotations of power and authority - contrasting because the witches are controlling and manipulating Macbeth.
Irony : "Seize" - shows Macbeth is commanding and trying to control himself which is ironic because throughout the play, Macbeth always get controlled by Lady Macbeth and the witches.
"th' edge" : the edge of the sword is the sharpest part of the sword which shows how brutal Macbeth is willing to be.
"th' edge" : the fact that Macbeth is choosing to kill with the sharpest part of the sword reflects his driven ambition and his increasing paranoia.
"edge" : sharpest part of the sword - shows no mercy and that Macbeth is desperate to protect his stakes.
Qualifier : "all" - build up sense of Macbeth's mercilessness.
"souls" : linked with Christianity - Macbeth could be going against God.
Monosyllabic language : could reflect Macbeth's quick and impulsive decisions.
Contrast : brutality + vulnerability - Macbeth is driven mad and has lost all morality.
Antipathy : Audience now feel strong antipathy to Macbeth because of his evil and brutal intentions.
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- Flashcards on English Macbeth Quotes, created by Zubair Asghar on 26/10/2017.
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