“ For brave Macbeth (well he deserves that name)” - Macbeth is praised by Duncan for his brave actions in battle, the brackets emphasises how Macbeth deserves to be called brave and that his bravery stands out.

“We will proceed no further in this business”- Macbeth is having thoughts and does not want to kill Duncan. Macbeth does not want to disown his loyalty to his king or God (kings were thought of messengers from God at the time and therefore it was a sin to kill one).Lady Macbeth uses persuasive language (such as calling him a coward, implies that he is less man) to manipulate Macbeth into killing Duncan.

“Whose horrid image doth unfix my hair/and make my seated heart knock at my ribs”. Shakespeare uses graphic imagery to represent terror and the representation of how possible power has moved him form a loyal subject to a traitor.

“Stars, hide your fires,/Let not light light see my dark and deep desires”. Macbeth is ashamed of his desire to become king.