Act 1 Scene 4

Act 1 Scene 4

1. Irony

   • "to find the mind's construction in the face"
     • The king is saying you can tell who someone is by their face
       • ironic as he doesn't know the 'real' Macbeth
   • "O worthiest Cousin!"
     • Dramatic irony. He's plotting to kill the king

2. Duality of personality

   • "safe toward your love and honour"

3. Darkness & Concealment

   • "stars hide your fires!'
     • he needs complete darkness in order for the act to commence.
   • "let not light see my black and deep desires"