Murder of Duncan Flashcards
1
Q
What is Macbeth’s response to the murder?
A
- ‘This is a sorry sight’
- This shows that Macbeth has remorse and regret
2
Q
What is the quotation ‘Macbeth doth murther sleep’?
A
- A metaphor
3
Q
How has Macbeth changed? Use quotations
A
’ I am afraid’ from ‘lion’, ‘carved’, ‘brandished steel’
4
Q
What does ‘Wake Duncan with thy knocking’ show?
A
- Macbeth’s remorse and regret
5
Q
‘Oh, horror’ is what?
A
- The discovery of Duncan’s murdered body
- Honest and loyal response
6
Q
What does Macbeth do to cover himself from the murder?
A
- Kills the guards, who were suspected of the murder to stop them proclaiming their innocence
7
Q
What do the sons of Duncan do?
A
- They flee scotland for their safety
