Macbeth quotes

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What does the quote 'a peerless kinsman' refer to in Macbeth?

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It refers to King Duncan, highlighting his noble and unmatched qualities as a relative.

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Who says 'A dagger of the mind from the heat oppressed brain'?

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Macbeth, expressing his hallucination and inner turmoil.

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What is the significance of Lady Macbeth's quote 'You shall put this night’s great business into my dispatch'?

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It shows her determination and control over the plan to murder Duncan.

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What does Lady Macbeth mean by 'How easy it is then!'?

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She is reflecting on how simple it seems to commit murder to achieve power.

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Who expresses the idea of 'So foul and fair a day I have not seen'?

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Macbeth, indicating the paradox of the day's events and foreshadowing the play's themes.

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What theme is represented by the quote 'Fair is foul, and foul is fair'?

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The theme of appearance versus reality, suggesting that things are not what they seem.

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What does Macbeth's ambition lead him to do?

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It leads him to commit regicide and ultimately results in his downfall.

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How does Lady Macbeth manipulate Macbeth?

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She questions his masculinity and ambition, pushing him to commit murder.

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What role do the Witches play in Macbeth's fate?

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They prophesy his rise to power, igniting his ambition and leading to his tragic end.

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What is the significance of blood imagery in Macbeth?

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It symbolizes guilt and the consequences of unchecked ambition.