The apparition informs Macbeth that “none of woman born/Shall harm Macbeth” which gives Macbeth the impression that he is invincible, deciding “Then live, Macduff: what need I fear of thee” (4.1.86-88). However, Macbeth ultimately determines to “make assurance double sure… thou shalt not live” (4.1.89-90), killing Macduff nevertheless. Macbeth though, does not stop at just Macduff, but “The castle of Macduff I will surprise…give to the edge o ’the sword/His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls” (4.1.164-166). Macbeth clearly exposes that he will murder without a second thought, even if the situation calls for the slaying of women and children. Here, the reader begins to see a pattern forming, with Macbeth committing more and more crimes in a shorter period of time. Macbeth begins to establish an impulsive demeanor, killing the first person he feels is a threat, to ensure his position at the
The apparition informs Macbeth that “none of woman born/Shall harm Macbeth” which gives Macbeth the impression that he is invincible, deciding “Then live, Macduff: what need I fear of thee” (4.1.86-88). However, Macbeth ultimately determines to “make assurance double sure… thou shalt not live” (4.1.89-90), killing Macduff nevertheless. Macbeth though, does not stop at just Macduff, but “The castle of Macduff I will surprise…give to the edge o ’the sword/His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls” (4.1.164-166). Macbeth clearly exposes that he will murder without a second thought, even if the situation calls for the slaying of women and children. Here, the reader begins to see a pattern forming, with Macbeth committing more and more crimes in a shorter period of time. Macbeth begins to establish an impulsive demeanor, killing the first person he feels is a threat, to ensure his position at the