Fate

Fate

1. "Fortune...showed like a rebel's whore"

   • It seemed Macdonald would initially win
     • Fortune is like a whore; loved by men but faithful to none; imagery

2. "If chance may have me king"

   • Seems to regard the prophecies as chance not fate
     • Subjunctive mood of "may" ; he may have to still kill for the crown

3. "None of woman born shall harm Macbeth"

   • Twisted words poison his mind making him feel invincible; leads back to "be king hereafter"
     • Equivocatory language; conceal truth

4. "Sweet bodements"

   • Macbeth seems fully convinced that he won't be overthrown; his destiny is to be king

5. "Impedes thee from the golden round"

   • Foil; she wants to act, but Macbeth leaves it to fate

6. "Croaks the fatal entrance of Duncan"

   • "She has already decided to kill Duncan"