Macbeth Characterization
Macbeth Project
4) CHARACTERIZATION:
Macbeth:
1.) “Stars, hide your fires; let not light see my black and deep desires.” (I,iv,57-58) This quote reveals Macbeth’s evil desire to kill King Duncan to be deemed king of Scotland.
2.) “So foul and fair a day I have not seen.” (I,iii,39) This quote is the first line spoken by Macbeth, and it reveals that Macbeth almost foreshadows the bottom of his wheel is nearing.
3.) “Stay, you imperfect speakers. Tell me more.” (I,iii,73) This quote reveals that Macbeth is doubtful yet intrigued by the witches’ prophecy.
4.) “We will proceed no further in this business. He hath honored me of late…” (I,vii,34-35) This quote reveals that Macbeth actually had a conscience and wants to remain loyal to his king.
5.) “Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep!” (II,ii,47-48) This quote reveals that Macbeth’s guilt has deprived him of sleep and healing.
6.) “..Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more.” (I,v,27-29) This quote reveals that Macbeth thinks life is meaningless.
7.) “If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me without my stir.” (I,iv,157-159) This quote reveals that at this point Macbeth does not want to interfere with his fate; he wants to leave it alone.
8.) “False face must hide what the false heart doth know.” (I,vii,94-96) This quote reveals that Macbeth is choosing to hide his guilt instead of confessing. Duncan:
1.) “What he hath lost, noble Macbeth hath won.” (I,ii,78) This quote reveals Duncan’s ignorance to the later acts of betrayal to come.
2.) “There’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face. He was a gentleman on whom I built an absolute trust.” (I,iv,13-16) This reveals that Duncan believes you can never know one’s true intentions.
3.) “This castle hath a pleasant seat. The air nimbly and sweetly recommends itself unto our gentle senses.” (I,vi, 87-89) This quote reveals that Duncan has a false sense
4) CHARACTERIZATION:
Macbeth:
1.) “Stars, hide your fires; let not light see my black and deep desires.” (I,iv,57-58) This quote reveals Macbeth’s evil desire to kill King Duncan to be deemed king of Scotland.
2.) “So foul and fair a day I have not seen.” (I,iii,39) This quote is the first line spoken by Macbeth, and it reveals that Macbeth almost foreshadows the bottom of his wheel is nearing.
3.) “Stay, you imperfect speakers. Tell me more.” (I,iii,73) This quote reveals that Macbeth is doubtful yet intrigued by the witches’ prophecy.
4.) “We will proceed no further in this business. He hath honored me of late…” (I,vii,34-35) This quote reveals that Macbeth actually had a conscience and wants to remain loyal to his king.
5.) “Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep!” (II,ii,47-48) This quote reveals that Macbeth’s guilt has deprived him of sleep and healing.
6.) “..Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more.” (I,v,27-29) This quote reveals that Macbeth thinks life is meaningless.
7.) “If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me without my stir.” (I,iv,157-159) This quote reveals that at this point Macbeth does not want to interfere with his fate; he wants to leave it alone.
8.) “False face must hide what the false heart doth know.” (I,vii,94-96) This quote reveals that Macbeth is choosing to hide his guilt instead of confessing. Duncan:
1.) “What he hath lost, noble Macbeth hath won.” (I,ii,78) This quote reveals Duncan’s ignorance to the later acts of betrayal to come.
2.) “There’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face. He was a gentleman on whom I built an absolute trust.” (I,iv,13-16) This reveals that Duncan believes you can never know one’s true intentions.
3.) “This castle hath a pleasant seat. The air nimbly and sweetly recommends itself unto our gentle senses.” (I,vi, 87-89) This quote reveals that Duncan has a false sense