Macbeth

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7. Thane: title of nobility in Scotland

3. choke their art: make it impossible to swim

4. kerns and galloglasses: lightly armed soldiers and heavily armed soldiers

5. all's too weak: all his efforts were inadequate


IMPORTANT QUOTE FROM THE SCENE:

"No more that Thane of Cawdor shall deceive

Our bosom interest. Go pronounce his present death

And with his former title greet Macbeth." (Lines 63-65)


Act 1 Scene 3:

The Witches talk about the dreadful things they can do to men. As Macbeth and Banquo enter on their way home from their victory, the Witches prepare themselves to charm Macbeth. When challenged by the generals, the Witches greet Macbeth as the Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor and King to be, and Banquo is told he will produce heirs who will become kings. The Witches disappear just before Ross and Angus arrive to announce that the King has given Macbeth the title Thane of Cawdor. Macbeth wonders about his future and tells Banquo that ...

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5. in ... and fed: in praise of him


IMPORTANT QUOTE FROM THE SCENE:

"The Prince of Cumberland: that is a step

On which I must fall down or else o'erleap,

For in my way it lies." (Lines 48-50)


Act 1 Scene 5:

Lady Macbeth is reading a letter sent to her by Macbeth after he met the Witches but before he met Duncan. Lady Macbeth's mind immediately looks forward to the fulfilment of the Witches' prophecy but she feels that Macbeth is too mild to seize the throne. A messenger arrives with news that Duncan plans to spend the night at the castle and, by the time her husband arrives, Lady Macbeth has already prepared, in her mind, the murder of Duncan. Macbeth is doubtful ...

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