macbeth quotes corruption

“Something wicked this way comes.”

Shows how Macbeth has become truly evil through his corrupt actions.

False face must hide what the false heart doth know.”

Macbeth admits he must hide his corrupt intentions behind a lie.

A little water clears us of this deed.”

Lady Macbeth believes they can wash away their corruption easily, showing her denial.

O full of scorpions is my mind.”

Macbeth’s mind is poisoned and tormented by the corruption of his crimes.

Blood will have blood.”

Macbeth realizes that his violent corruption will only lead to more violence.

Macbeth does murder sleep.”

Killing Duncan destroys Macbeth’s peace and innocence forever.

“Out, damned spot!”

Lady Macbeth can’t escape her guilt, showing how corruption consumes her.