10yEn1 Lesson 3
The British Library have filed this article under the following categories.
How do each of these link to Macbeth? Attempt to come up with four
reasons for each.
TRAGEDIES LANGUAGE
- Macbeth is linked to tragedies - Macbeth is linked
as Macbeth is displayed as a to language as through
hero at the start of Macbeth due Macbeth the words are
to his courage on the battleline, presented metaphorically
however, this does not last long and has deeper meanings
as he is soon represented as a For example,
tragic hero due to his bloodthirsty the continuous use of
aim to become king and removing ‘blood’ is shown
any challenges in his way throughout the whole play
This represents how
- As Macbeth’s abhorrent spiral Macbeth is carrying the
of thoughts about killing King guilt through the killing of
Duncan and going against The King Duncan. At the start
Great Chain of Being happens of the play it stated “what
We can see that Macbeth being bloody man is that” this
Represented as a hero was not foreshadows how even
Forever. His thoughts could be the beginning of the play
Presented as inhumane and Macbeth was going to
We could see that this certain fall into a path of guilt
Side of Macbeth had always and turn into a Tragic
been there. Hero.
- Macbeth was very attentive and - “Stars, hide your fires;
And took the witches prophecy Let not light see my black
That Macbeth would become the and deep desires” this
King of Scotland very seriously, quote shows that
From here we could see that Macbeth’s desires are
of
A downward spiral was going bad including the fact of
To soon happen this juxtaposed killing King Duncan
, To Banquo’s reaction that his for his own benefit of
Children will be king as he was becoming King. The
light
More careful upon his decisions. Represents society itself
Knowing that being a king would and how his immoral
Grant an individual wealth, power, thoughts should be kept
Land, status we could see that hidden and not revealed
Due to Macbeth’s reaction of this to anyone else. This
Prophecy he would soon be digested portrays how Macbeth is
By these thoughts of becoming always in his mind
King and would soon lead to a Tragic telling us that
Macbeth’s
Hero true intentions are not
- At the beginning of the play we could escaped and how his
See that Macbeth was bloodthirsty and thoughts being kept
Was represented as valiant cousin, to himself and not
These words could be linked to something being revealed in
strong and could represent a hero, however, which his thoughts
This could also represent a tragic hero, by are sinful is a
These continuous compliments of Macbeth's dangerous thing and
power this could be used to help society and displays him as a
could also Be used for his own benefits. Secretive character.
This may have been done by Shakespeare
through the quote “fair is foul and foul is fair” - “The eye wink the
expressing that something that could be at the hand”
perceived as good for example, Macbeth which is said by
could turn out to do his foul actions for his Macbeth. This
own benefits. From these strengths they can language used
Be used for good or for bad, macbeth may here shows how
Have been aware of these strengths and Macbeth is
Due to his courageous and braveness could covering his eye
Have led to his downward spiral. So that his evil
Actions would not
Be seen by his
Eye. The eye
Symbolises truth
The British Library have filed this article under the following categories.
How do each of these link to Macbeth? Attempt to come up with four
reasons for each.
TRAGEDIES LANGUAGE
- Macbeth is linked to tragedies - Macbeth is linked
as Macbeth is displayed as a to language as through
hero at the start of Macbeth due Macbeth the words are
to his courage on the battleline, presented metaphorically
however, this does not last long and has deeper meanings
as he is soon represented as a For example,
tragic hero due to his bloodthirsty the continuous use of
aim to become king and removing ‘blood’ is shown
any challenges in his way throughout the whole play
This represents how
- As Macbeth’s abhorrent spiral Macbeth is carrying the
of thoughts about killing King guilt through the killing of
Duncan and going against The King Duncan. At the start
Great Chain of Being happens of the play it stated “what
We can see that Macbeth being bloody man is that” this
Represented as a hero was not foreshadows how even
Forever. His thoughts could be the beginning of the play
Presented as inhumane and Macbeth was going to
We could see that this certain fall into a path of guilt
Side of Macbeth had always and turn into a Tragic
been there. Hero.
- Macbeth was very attentive and - “Stars, hide your fires;
And took the witches prophecy Let not light see my black
That Macbeth would become the and deep desires” this
King of Scotland very seriously, quote shows that
From here we could see that Macbeth’s desires are
of
A downward spiral was going bad including the fact of
To soon happen this juxtaposed killing King Duncan
, To Banquo’s reaction that his for his own benefit of
Children will be king as he was becoming King. The
light
More careful upon his decisions. Represents society itself
Knowing that being a king would and how his immoral
Grant an individual wealth, power, thoughts should be kept
Land, status we could see that hidden and not revealed
Due to Macbeth’s reaction of this to anyone else. This
Prophecy he would soon be digested portrays how Macbeth is
By these thoughts of becoming always in his mind
King and would soon lead to a Tragic telling us that
Macbeth’s
Hero true intentions are not
- At the beginning of the play we could escaped and how his
See that Macbeth was bloodthirsty and thoughts being kept
Was represented as valiant cousin, to himself and not
These words could be linked to something being revealed in
strong and could represent a hero, however, which his thoughts
This could also represent a tragic hero, by are sinful is a
These continuous compliments of Macbeth's dangerous thing and
power this could be used to help society and displays him as a
could also Be used for his own benefits. Secretive character.
This may have been done by Shakespeare
through the quote “fair is foul and foul is fair” - “The eye wink the
expressing that something that could be at the hand”
perceived as good for example, Macbeth which is said by
could turn out to do his foul actions for his Macbeth. This
own benefits. From these strengths they can language used
Be used for good or for bad, macbeth may here shows how
Have been aware of these strengths and Macbeth is
Due to his courageous and braveness could covering his eye
Have led to his downward spiral. So that his evil
Actions would not
Be seen by his
Eye. The eye
Symbolises truth
