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 * Macbeth Reflection** //**by Joshua Kim**//

//**Vocabulary**//
Aroint - get away Rump-fed ronyon - fat-rumped baggage (an insulting phrase) Thou'rt - you are Poster - a person who posts Thrice - three times Chappy - wrinkled, chapped Rapt - having carried away bodily Withal - with all Stout - haughty, determined, valiant Line the rebel - reinforce Macdonwald Selfsame - exactly the same Didst - second person singular past tense of do

//**Paraphrase**//
The weird sisters, hand in hand, Posters of the sea and land, Thus do go about, about: Thrcie to thine and thrice to min And thrice again, to make up nine. Peace! the charm's wound up.

The faithful sisters, hand in hand, Sign of the sea and land, Therefore, do go about, about: Three times to you, three times to me and three times again, to make up nine. Peace! the charm will work.

**//Character Analysis//**
//Witches//: Witches seem to have the ability to see the future. The witches tell Macbeth that he will the thane of Cawdor and the future king. Also, they tell Banquo that he will get a king as his son. Except Macbeth being the thane of Cawdor, other prophecies aren't yet proven. //Macbeth//: According to the witches, he is the future King for his nation and the future thane of Cawdor which he is right now. Macbeth is confused how it happened right after the prediction of the witches. //Banquo//: Banquo seems like the friend of Macbeth. Banquo is told that he will have a son who will become the future king in the nation. Banquo seems a little bit more pessimistic about the words that the witches have told than Macbeth. //Ross//: Ross is the messenger sent by the King to praise Macbeth for his great success. Ross tells Macbeth how his courageous actions led to success. //Angus//: Angus is also the messenger with Ross who tells Macbeth that he is appointed to the thane of Cawdor. Angus also explains how the original thane of Cawdor was overthrown because he was proven guilty.

//**Summary**//
In scene 1.3, the witches start off the conversation by telling a story. One of the witches was insulted by the sailor's wife. Then the witch revenges by cutting off the pilot's thumb. Then Macbeth and Banquo comes in, asking who they are. The witches say that Macbeth is the thane of Glamis, thane of Cawdor and king hereafter. They also tell that Banquo will have a son who will become the king. These lines puzzle Macbeth and Ross and asks the witches to tell them more about it, but they are gone. Then Ross and Angus enters, telling Macbeth that the king has appointed Macbeth to the thane of Cawdor because of his success. The original thane of Cawdor is overthrown of his wrongful actions.

//**Conflict**//
The conflict in this scene is the prophecy of the witches. When the witches first saw Macbeth and Banquo, they predicted that Macbeth will be the thane of Cawdor and the king, and told Banquo that he will get a king. However, Macbeth and Ross seems not to believe what the witches have told them. All of a sudden, the information was very surprising. Nonetheless, right after the witches disappear, Angus and Ross tells Macbeth that he became the thane of Cawdor. Obviously, here the conflict is the truthfulness of those spoken words by the witches.

//**1.5&1.6**//
In Scene 1.5 and 1.6, we learn that Lady Macbeth really wants to be in the place of a queen. When she reads the letter from Macbeth, she wonders why Macbeth is considering and getting confused of the words of the witches. Lady Macbeth wants Macbeth to take action right away so that the prophecies can come true. We can learn that she is a wicked woman who will commit murder to accomplish what she wants.
 * What do we learn about Lady Macbeth in these scenes?**

To the question “What is the meaning of life?”, Lady Macbeth will say that having glory and honor is the meaning of life. As she reads the letter, she mumbles herself, telling herself that Macbeth should do the right thing for his family and herself. Lady Macbeth is truly eager to be the queen of Scotland through using Macbeth to kill King Duncan. She greatly values on honors and current status. Therefore, the meaning of life for Lady Macbeth will be getting respect, honors, and living a glorious life.
 * How might Lady Macbeth answer the question “What is the meaning of life?” Explain your answer.**

Act 1, Scene 5 12-17 //Hie thee hither, That I may pour my spirits in thine ear And chastise with the valor of my tongue All that impedes thee from the golden round, Which fate and metaphysical aid doth seem To have thee crowned withal.// This line is particularly striking because it really shows what Lady Macbeth wants from Macbeth. She says that she will persuade him to become the king, inferred as committing a murder. Lady Macbeth’s desire is to become the queen of Scotland and she will do whatever it takes.
 * Identify and write out two of Lady Macbeth’s lines that are particularly striking. Explain why you selected the lines.**

Act 1, Scene 5 40-44 //Come, thick night, And pall thee in the dunnest smoke of hell, That my keen knife see not the wound it makes, Nor heaven peep through the blanket of the dark To cry “Hold, hold!”// This line is striking because Lady Macbeth is telling herself that the night should be dark as hell so that she can’t see how much wound she made to the king and so that the heaven can stop her from killing King Duncan. It reveals her true evilness and her ambition towards being the royal family. However, I think there might be some controversial between Macbeth and her wife.

Innocent (Act 1, Scene 5 56) -adj. not guilty of a crime or offense -The word innocent is not really a positive word in a sense in the passage. Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth to hide his troubled feelings as if he is a innocent flower. Through acting //innocent//, it will worsen the situation and can possibly lead to a crime.
 * Identify one significant word that Lady Macbeth uses in 1.5 or 1.6, and define both the denotation and connotation of the word. Explain why you think the word is significant.**
 * Denotation**
 * Connotation**

**//1.7//**
//Act 1, Scene 7 line 25 That tears shall drown the wind. I have no spur To prick the sides of my intent, but only Vaulting ambition, which o'erleaps itself And falls on th' other.// Macbeth tells himself that it is only ambition in him that motivates him to kill Macbeth. However, if he thinks about other people who will cry, he is not sure if he wants to proceed the action.

//line 41 As thou art in desire? Wouldst thou have that Which thou esteem’st the ornament of life, And live a coward in thine own esteem, Letting “I dare not” wait upon “I would, ” Like the poor cat i' th' adage?// Lady Macbeth is luring Macbeth to kill the king. She belittles Macbeth by saying that he is a coward if he does not do what he dared.

//line 69 What cannot you and I perform upon The unguarded Duncan? What not put upon His spongy officers, who shall bear the guilt Of our great quell?// Lady Macbeth assures Macbeth that it will succeed in every means. She convinces Macbeth that the two guards will be framed for the assassination.

//line 71 Bring forth men-children only, For thy undaunted mettle should compose Nothing but males. Will it not be received, When we have marked with blood those sleepy two Of his own chamber and used their very daggers, That they have done ’t?// Macbeth lastly checks to Lady Macbeth that if their plan is going to work well and then he decides that it is the only chance for him to be the king that he wished to be.

I think Macbeth has decided to kill King Duncan by the end of Act 1 because of his ambition. According to the text, Macbeth had dreamed the moment becoming the king for a long time. Becoming the king is what he really desired for. Macbeth wasn't intending to kill King Duncan, he did respect and honored him. However, Lady Macbeth has lured Macbeth to commit the crime and convinced him that they won't be in trouble killing the King because the two guards will be the suspects. After convinced, Macbeth finally decides to kill the king despite of his respect for King Duncan.
 * "Why has Macbeth decided to kill King Duncan by the end of Act 1?"**

My idea hasn't changed a lot but I agree that Lady Macbeth had a bigger role than I thought. Lady Macbeth teased Macbeth in a way who is really courageous and brought victory to Scotland. Moreover, she did a great job in convincing Macbeth to kill the king by planning a good plan. Therefore, with his ambition, Lady Macbeth has spurred the final decision for Macbeth.

**//2//**
Macbeth is obviously scared about the fact that he committed a crime. After he returns to his room and meets up with Lady Macbeth, he is deeply concerned what will happen next. When he murdered King Duncan, he was so afraid and startled of what he has done so that he brought the dagger with him. Macbeth also is now scared of every noise that is made in the house. The noise disturbs him because he doesn't want to be accused of killing King Duncan. He is partly unconscious, he can't think properly. Moreover, he feels sorry for the people who will be found guilty in the morning. Even though Macbeth has accomplished the plan, he has become once again the coward.
 * How does Macbeth react to the killing of Duncan? Why does he react this way?**

//2.2 20 MACBETH (looking at his bloody hands) This is a sorry sight.

2.2 27 MACBETH One cried, “God bless us!” and “Amen” the other, As they had seen me with these hangman’s hands. List'ning their fear I could not say “Amen,” When they did say “God bless us!”

2.2 51 MACBETH I’ll go no more: I am afraid to think what I have done; Look on ’t again I dare not.//

Lady Macbeth is glad that Macbeth did his job. She appears very strong and courageous in the scene. However, she is also scared of the noises that is made in the night. She doesn't want to be discovered with blood all over Macbeth's hands. She once again shows courageous by putting the dagger back to King Duncan's room. I wonder why Lady Macbeth killed the king instead of ordering Macbeth to do the job. Lady Macbeth is very calm ordering Macbeth what to do next. He tells him to clean his hands and after hearing the knocking, commands him to change his cloth to pajamas. Lady Macbeth feels no pity at all to the king nor the people who will get soon accused murdering the king. I think she reacts this way because maybe her ambition to become a queen is bigger than Macbeth's ambition becoming the king.
 * How does Lady Macbeth react to the killing of Duncan? Why does she react this way?**

//2.2 21 LADY MACBETH A foolish thought, to say a sorry sight.

2.2 44 LADY MACBETH Who was it that thus cried? Why, worthy thane, You do unbend your noble strength to think So brainsickly of things. Go get some water, And wash this filthy witness from your hand.

2.2 53 LADY MACBETH Infirm of purpose! Give me the daggers. The sleeping and the dead Are but as pictures. 'Tis the eye of childhood That fears a painted devil. If he do bleed, I’ll gild the faces of the grooms withal, For it must seem their guilt.

2.2 64 LADY MACBETH My hands are of your color, but I shame To wear a heart so white.

2.2 70 Hark! More knocking. Get on your nightgown, lest occasion call us And show us to be watchers. Be not lost So poorly in your thoughts.//

//**3.5&3.6**//
3.5 summary Hecate is angry how the witches told Macbeth the truth about the future. Hecate wants the witches to fool Macbeth and puts him in trouble. 3.6 summary Lord and Lennox are talking about how Macbeth tries to kill Macduff and prepare for a war. They also see strange things happening and how does relate to the strange events. In. 3.6, what suspicions does the Lord have about Macbeth? There are some suspicions that Lord have about Macbeth. First of all, he suspects that Macbeth has stolen Malcolm's throne. Furthermore, he now knows that the outrageous Macbeth is preparing for a war against England where Macduff and other people are reuniting.

//**4.1**//
Macbeth wants the prophecies of the witches in this scene. He wants to whether he is in danger or not. However, it does not seem that witches are going to tell the truth because Hectae became angry for telling Macbeth the truth before. 4.1 50 I conjure you by that which you profess—Howe'er you come to know it—answer me.Though you untie the winds and let them fightAgainst the churches, though the yeasty waves Confound and swallow navigation up
 * What does Macbeth want in this scene?

Macduff stands in his way. Macduff flies off to England to ask help for support and getting rid of Macbeth. Macbeth is really angry when he hears the news, so he prepares for a war against England. 4.1 157 Seize upon Fife, give to th' edge o' th' swordHis wife, his babes, and all unfortunate soulsThat trace him in his line. No boasting like a fool. Macbeth decides to kill Macduff and his family. Macbeth sends his servants to kill his families and it worked out. Later Macduff is informed about the murders and regrets because his families died because of him not obeying the king. 4.3 208 Your castle is surprised, your wife and babesSavagely slaughtered. To relate the manner,Were, on the quarry of these murdered deerTo add the death of you. The witches want to confuse Macbeth so that he can be in great trouble. If it wasn't Hectae, I think the witches would have told the truth to Macbeth, but now, more trouble and chaos is going to greet Macbeth. 4.1 35 Double, double toil and trouble,Fire burn and cauldron bubble.
 * What stands in his way?
 * How does Macbeth attempt overcome the obstacles in his way?
 * What do the Witches want in this scene?

//**5**//
(If you are a MALE answer the following question) How has Macbeth transformed by the end of the play? 5.2 16 Macbeth Go pinch your cheeks and bring some color back into your face, you cowardly boy. What soldiers, fool? Curse you! That pale face of yours will frighten the others as well. What soldiers, mik-face?

5.5 17 She should have died hereafter. There would have been a time for such a word. Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day To the last syllable of recorded time, And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle! Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player That struts and frets his hour upon the stage And then is heard no more. It is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing.

Both in the first and second passage, we can see that Macbeth is now giving no respect to his own people. When he was a honorable thane, he had manners and etiquette for the king, other thanes and his wife. Nonetheless, in Act 5, Scene 2, he calls his servant a mik-face and a fool. This really doesn't make me think of the old Macbeth who was loyal and honest. After he killed King Duncan, he has changed a lot and from that, many soldiers deserted the Scottish army. Moreover, I am surprised how Macbeth reacts to the news of his wife's death. Even though Lady Macbeth lured Macbeth in to an evil way, she is his lover. Paying no attention at all to the death of one's wife is something really serious because it shows that Macbeth is definitely corrupted by the power he has. Therefore, the honorable Macbeth has been corrupted significantly after becoming the king.

//**Conclusion**//
1. On your MR wiki page, answer the following questions. Provide at least one piece of textual evidence for each answer. (This assignment will provide some ideas for the final paper.) I think the main idea of the story was "Blood will have blood."(Act 3.4 1425) The plot of this play is murder after murder. Macbeth first kills King Duncan with his wife, Lady Macbeth to accomplish his goal becoming the king. However, as Macbeth said it to his wife, it was true that soon someone would seek revenge for the death of the innocent king. At the end, Macduff ended up killing Macbeth, the murderer, and Malcolm, the son of King Duncan, eventually became the king. I predict that if Macbeth became the king in a legit way without any conspiracy, I assume that there wouldn't have been any blood involved in this play. Macbeth would have been honored by King Duncan to be the king which all the others will start admiring him and follow, instead of trying to get rid of Macbeth.
 * • What is the main idea of the story?**

King Duncan I suspect King Duncan is really an innocent character in this play, therefore he is the perfect match to be the king. I don't think a king should be like Macbeth who is trying to use violence to have control over everyone while King Duncan tried to fairly select his thanes and get respect by doing the right thing. For kings like Duncan, it is no doubt that assassination is inevitable because he is too innocent in a way. He believes his thanes too much that it is overly exceeded. Nonetheless, I respect his honesty and authentic mind as a king.
 * • What can we learn from these characters? Select one or two characters and explain your answer.**

Lady Macbeth I learned from Lady Macbeth how one can change so dramatically after killing someone. When Lady Macbeth was luring Macbeth to assassin King Duncan, she sounded like a killer. However, after Macbeth murdered the king, Lady Macbeth always tried to wash off the blood on her hand when she was sleeping. Even though it wasn't the actual blood on her hand, it can be said that Lady Macbeth has indirectly killed King Duncan. She cried and begged for forgiveness for the crime. She suddenly seemed so different. She was now afraid, feared, and felt guilty. I learned that how can a person be so different after committing a murder.


 * • Do you see recurring images, words, deeds, situations, consequences, mistakes? Select two items from the preceding list and give examples from the play.**

I see both recurring situations and words. First of all, I see the phrase "What's done is done," (Act 3.2 12) again as "What's done cannot be undone," (Act 5.1 47). I found these phrases very interesting because even though they convey the same meaning, it is said in two different situations. The first phrase was said when Lady Macbeth told Macbeth that what is done is done, and that it is over. She shows great courage and belligerent mind against the murder. She doesn't seem to care much about it unless King Duncan is dead. However, when she says "What is done cannot be undone," she seems to regret what she has done to the former king and she is having bad days after that. She feels very guilty that she murmurs ever night to get rid of her bloody hand. The recurring situations are assassination of the king. The first assassination takes place in Macbeth's place. When everyone is in deep sleep, Macbeth sneaks in to his room and kills the king motivated by his greed. After the death of King Duncan, Macbeth sits on the throne and has control over the nation. However, this is when another assassination takes place. Macduff and Malcolm tries to get rid of Macbeth who obviously killed King Duncan to be the king. In England, they meet up and organize troops to attack against Macbeth. Macduff finally kills Macbeth is a dual match and Malcolm, the original prince, becomes the king. This shows that greed is something that humans should have control of themselves because like in the play "Macbeth," it can end up in a disastrous consequence.

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