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Macbeth, Act 1, Scene 7. In this soliloquy Macbeth is struggling with the idea of murdering Duncan, a good man who has been an exemplary King. He recognizes Duncan’s virtues and uses a simile to equate them to angels crying out against his murder.
Duncan. So well thy words become thee as thy wounds; They smack of honour both. Go get him surgeons. [Exit Sergeant, attended] Who comes here?
Emphasises his divinity and suggests he is valuable or precious. Study with Quizlet and memorise flashcards containing terms like 'valiant cousin, worthy gentleman', 'There's no art to find the mind's construction in the face', 'This castle hath a pleasant seat; the air nimbly and sweetly recommends itself' and others.
In this soliloquy, found in Act 1, Scene 7, Macbeth struggles with whether he should murder Duncan. He knows that Duncan has been a good and wise king. Macbeth also acknowledges that his role as Duncan’s host and subject is to protect his king, not murder him in his sleep.
King Duncan is praising Macbeth's bravery at the start of the play and using very respectful knowledge towards him, revealing how much he looks after and respects his loyal subjects. 1 / 6 Flashcards
Quote 1. DUNCAN. My plenteous joys, Wanton in fulness, seek to hide themselves. In drops of sorrow.—Sons, kinsmen, thanes, And you whose places are the nearest, know. We will establish our estate upon. Our eldest, Malcolm, whom we name hereafter.
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