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- It seems Macbeth is scared because he has been denied God’s forgiveness, so knows he is damned. The phrase “I had most need of blessing” reveals his regret, for he is desperate to reclaim his innocence. The metaphor “stuck in my throat” evokes the image of a barrier blocking Macbeth from God.
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Macbeth feels fear when hearing the witches' prophecies, either due to their supernatural links or due to his ambition which is causing him thoughts of murder. The reference to 'nature' links to how witches and the supernatural were thought to be against nature, and many feared them at the time.
Aug 28, 2024 · Learn about Macbeth's context for your AQA GCSE English Literature exam, including revision notes on James I, witchcraft, gender and the Great Chain of Being.
Macbeth is notably rattled and has ostensibly murdered the chamberlains out of fear of being caught and in horror for what he has chosen to be a part of. Why do King Duncan’s sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, flee to England after their father is murdered?
Summary: Shakespeare's Macbeth masterfully portrays fear, pity, and horror through its characters and plot. Macbeth's descent into madness evokes fear, Lady Macbeth's guilt...
5 of 5. How does Lady Macbeth feel about how Macbeth carried out the murder? She is filled with pride over his deed. She is revolted that someone she loves could commit cold-blooded murder. She is indifferent. She is ashamed by how scared he acts throughout the ordeal.