Act 2 1) In the play‚ Duncan is seen as representing order‚ and his murder produces chaos. However this was most likely a response to the then current political situation rather than an attempt to represent history as Macbeth was actually an admired and stable king. The then King for whom the play was performed (James I and VI) was believed to be a descendant of Banquo and consequently Banquo is represented as being on the side of good. The murder of Duncan is almost disused given the scene that
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Messages of Act Four Scene Two The Shakespearean play of Macbeth is a very exciting play of the Scottish Thane‚ Macbeth. Macbeth is convinced by his wife to kill the king of Scotland‚ so that he may become the next king of the Highlands. They then become king and queen of the land and then Macbeth kills his friend‚ Banquo‚ and tries to kill Banquo’s son so that the prophecy form the weird women doesn’t come true and Macbeth’s blood line can stay in control of Scotland‚ but it doesn’t work since
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Macbeth Act II Questions Scene i 1. When Banquo remarks that the night is especially dark‚ the nature reflects the characters affairs and emotions. The scene between Banquo and Macbeth has a dark atmosphere that gives off a threatening feeling. While Banquo is talking to Macbeth‚ Macbeth has already made up his mind about killing king Duncan and is very close to his chamber; this creates the restless and gloomy atmosphere which reflects what is going through Macbeth’s mind. Also‚ when Banquo
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Act I. sc. I Setting: deserted heath; storming Summary: * Three witches chant * First witch asks when the three witches will meet again. * Second witch answers that they will meet after the battle is over. * Third witch says they’ll meet Macbeth tonight. * They all cackle that things are not as they seem and fly away. Act I. sc. II Setting: army camp near King Duncan’s castle Summary: * A sergeant comes from the battle to report to King Duncan how the war is going
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Juxtaposition and Paradox Address the following in a multi-paragraph response: In the beginning acts of Macbeth‚ William Shakespeare uses juxtaposition and paradox to set off contrasts between characters‚ ideas‚ and events. Detail the differences between juxtaposition and paradox. Also‚ relate how he uses juxtaposition to illuminate characters and paradox to compare and contrast thematic ideas and plot. A paradox is when an author uses apparently contradictory statements to get at some
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The Missing Scene From Macbeth: Act III‚ Scene 4 Enter FLEANCE [FLEANCE walks in‚ clearly distraught‚ tired and grief written on his face.] FLEANCE Father was right! Macbeth is a traitor. He had my father killed for knowing too much Macbeth might have even killed Duncan. [FLEANCE stops‚ looking at his surroundings] Enter HECATE. [Appears out of nowhere to FLEANCE‚ puff of smoke where she enters.] HECATE It is not for you to wonder about things you would not understand‚ child of Banquo‚ heir to
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Macbeth Imagery of Act One Shakespeare’s use of imagery in act one makes the play a lot more understandable in my eyes. The open act gives a strong graphic imagery of the witches. Shakespeare’s skillful imagery helps to show the theme of the poem. He uses darkness imagery for dramatic purposes. The purposes are to create atmosphere and express the emotions used in the play. In act one‚ scene one Shakespeare creates this scene extremely visually dramatic. The opening scene is important The
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evaluate how Shakespeare explores the ideas of guilt within Act II Scene II and the extract as a whole. We have been introduced to Macbeth and Lady Macbeth‚ furthermore‚ we have been introduced to the Murder and guilt in the environment. This scene is essential to the plot because the scene produces and develops the character of Macbeth and shows the reaction and effect the murder has put on Lady Macbeth. Act 2 Scene 2 shows that Macbeth is full of onus. In this scene Shakespeare uses a fragmented
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Macbeth: Summary Act V Act V in Shakespeare’s Macbeth is about Lady Macbeth’s mental state and the end of Macbeth himself. It is a fast paced chapter with many but short scenes‚ served to tie up loose ends. Below are summarized the key events of the nine scenes. Scene one is about Lady Macbeth who seems to have gone mad. While sleepwalking she indirectly admits to the crimes she and her husband have committed. Her mental stage is deteriorating because of her feelings of guilt. Referring to her
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Summary Macbeth meets Banquo in the courtyard of his castle. Banquo is restless because he cannot decide how he feels about the witches and their prophecies. Macbeth pretends indifference‚ but casually agrees to talk about it if Banquo would like. They agree‚ and Banquo leaves. Macbeth again takes time to examine the pros and cons of going through with the plot‚ and begins to see illusions‚ starting with a dagger floating in the air in front of him. He seems to go back and forth‚ but eventually
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