English Lit- Macbeth- Act 1 quotes

“Valiant cousin! worthy gentleman!”

Establishes Macbeth as noble, loyal, and heroic.

The nouns and exclamation show honour and elevate Macbeth within the hieracrchy aligning him with Jacobean honour.

“My seated heart knock at my ribs”.

Shows intense fear and conflict at the thought of murder.

Also shows Macbeth’s ambition at thought of being King, whilst also demonstrating his loyalty- this shows inner conflict.

“Stars hide your fires; let not light see my black and deep desires”.

Shows conscious awareness of moral wrongdoing.

Shows struggle between the desire for power and staying loyal.

Hints at future actions and that he knows it is sinful.

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