Macbeth Act 1 Scene 2 PDF

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Macbeth Act 1 Scene 2 The use of “ as two spent swimmers that do cling together and choke their art” is a metaphor that two sides in the battle are compared to two exhausted swimmers who hold onto each other tightly, preventing them from swimming properly. This quote is said by the sergeant. (Page 37, sergeant) The use of “The multiplying villanies of nature do swarm upon him” makes the great man’s nature seem to have settled on him just as the horrible cloud of insects may gather together in one place. This implies the Sergeant’s criticism of what Macdonwald has done. The swarm is a connotation for violence. (Page 37, Sergeant). The use of “brave Macbeth- he deserves that name” is ironic as Macbeth becomes a traitor. (Page 38, Sergeant). The use of “Disdaining fortune” is ironic as he does not disdain fortune (Macbeth listens to the witches and is obsessed. Disdaining future is ignoring fortune. His brandished steel- the sword he waved above his head. (Page 38, Sergeant). The use of “O valiant cousin! Worthy gentlemen” is a praise for Macbeth. (Page 38, Duncan). The use of “As sparrows eagles or the hare the lion” shows how Macbeth and Banquo were not worried about the attacks at all as they knew they had the better army. Eagles and lions are predators and noble creatures which is further praise for Macbeth. (Page 38, Sergeant) Macbeth is described as Bellona’s bridegroom which implies that he is a great soldier. The use of “And with his former title greet Macbeth” shows how Macbeth has won the title of the Thane of Cawdor. This also foreshadows how Macbeth will deceive, pick up the traits of the Thane of Cawdor. (Page 39, Duncan). The use of “What he hath lost, noble Macbeth hath won” echoes what the witches say is starting to come true. This foreshadows that Macbeth will lose everything. (Page 39, Duncan). The Thane of Cawdor has been defeated, this is shown through the use of “no more that Thane of Cawdor shall deceive our bosom interest”. (Page 39, Duncan)...