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- Act II, Scene I
- I think not of them.
- Those three witches came to me in a dream.
- Banquo tells Macbeth about his dreams of the witches, hinting that he is troubled by their prophecies. Macbeth, however, lies and pretends not to care about the witches or their predictions, even though he is secretly plotting to fulfil them.“I think not of them.”
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- Act II, Scene I
- Is this a dagger which I see before me, The handle toward my hand? Come, let me clutch thee.
- After his conversation with Banquo, Macbeth is left alone and begins to hallucinate, seeing a vision of a dagger pointing him toward Duncan’s chamber. This hallucination reflects his inner turmoil and growing madness as he moves closer to murder.“Is this a dagger which I see before me, the handle toward my hand?”
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- Act II, Scene II
- You have no right to take the murder weapon out his room. Give it to me and I'll do it myself!
- I am afraid to think what I have done.
- Shakespeare portrays Lady Macbeth as cold and calculating. In this scene, she scolds Macbeth for his guilt and takes control, framing the guards for Duncan’s murder. She demonstrates a sharp, unflinching determination, highlighting her role as the driving force behind Macbeth’s actions.“A little water clears us of this deed.”
- Slide: 4
- Act II, Scene II
- Perhaps fine water will help remove our sin.
- “I could not say ‘Amen,’ when they did say ‘God bless us.’”
- Macbeth is immediately overwhelmed by guilt after killing Duncan. He is horrified by what he has done and imagines voices condemning him. In contrast, Lady Macbeth shows no remorse, demonstrating her ruthlessness and emotional control.“I could not say ‘Amen,’ when they did say ‘God bless us.’”
- Slide: 5
- Act II, Scene III
- Awake! Murder has taken place, everyone leave to safer place.
- I can't believe my father has been murdered. We shall leave.
- Macduff discovers King Duncan’s lifeless body, and Macbeth, in an attempt to appear grief-stricken, kills the guards. The scene erupts into chaos, and Duncan’s sons flee, fearing for their lives. The murder has thrown Scotland into turmoil.“Confusion now hath made his masterpiece!”
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- Act II, Scene IV
- By th' clock ’tis day, And yet dark night strangles the travelling lamp.
- Everything else has changed; nothing is the same anymore.
- Ross and the Old Man discuss strange omens that reflect the unnatural act of regicide. The land itself seems disturbed, as day turns to night, and Duncan’s horses go mad. These unnatural events mirror the disorder Macbeth has brought upon Scotland.“Tis unnatural, even like the deed that’s done.”
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