Look like the innocent flower/But be the serpent under’t” “cabined, cribbed, confined”: tricolon of these words suggests a feeling of claustrophobia and restriction, as if Macbeth has no where to hide and is now vulnerable, emphasised by the alliteration.“whole”: suggests he was the complete soldier, and the associations with “marble” and “rock” are strong, unbreakable, natural substances-all the things Macbeth used to be.“Whole as the marble, founded as the rock…but now I am cabined, cribbed, confined” She tells Duncan she and Macbeth are “your servants ever” even though they are plotting is murder- Juxtaposition: Lady Macbeth is plotting the murder of Duncan with welcoming him into their castle. – initially loyal to Duncan as his “Kinsman and subject”- makes his betrayal more shocking This leads to his death and loss of self worth- power in the form of titles can be given or taken away depending on a person’s loyalty – Duncan has the old Thane of Cawdor executed for betraying him and rewards Macbeth’s loyalty by giving him the title – Macbeth betrays his own sense of right and wrong. – loyal to his own sense of honour- says he will keep his “allegiance clear”- won’t let ambition or the witches prophecies affect himīetrayal always comes with a punishment. – Thanes are loyal to Duncan because he’s been a “great king”- Macbeth gives Duncan “service and loyalty” by fighting for him
He chooses to go to England and ask Malcolm to defend his country instead of protecting his family- He’d rather leave Scotland the see it ruled by a bad king
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