Macbeth 4.1 & 4.2

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Discussion

1. A look at Macbeth's speech (4.1.49-60): What is Macbeth saying? Notice the use of repetition (anaphora). What's the impact of the repetition?
2. The apparitions
1. Nature of each apparition
2. Statement it makes
3. Effect on Macbeth (look at the language of his reaction)
4. Does the apparition promise success or failure of Macbeth?
3. Soliloquy #6 (4.1.143-155): In what way has Macbeth become more fully committed to evil? Reference specific parts of the soliloquy to support your claims.
4. Poor Lady Macduff is the only other female in the play. What? It's true. How does she compare to Lady Macbeth?
5. Ross's speech (4.2.14-26): What does Ross reveal about Scotland under Macbeth's rule? Look back at Lennox's speech (3.6.1-25) to see how things have changed/stayed the same.