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1
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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
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What does ‘Wake Duncan with thy knocking’ show?

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  • Macbeth’s remorse and regret
5
Q

‘Oh, horror’ is what?

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  • The discovery of Duncan’s murdered body

- Honest and loyal response

6
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What does Macbeth do to cover himself from the murder?

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  • Kills the guards, who were suspected of the murder to stop them proclaiming their innocence
7
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What do the sons of Duncan do?

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  • They flee scotland for their safety