While reading Act III, sc 6 and all of Act IV, you must post lines that explain what each leader plans to do and why. You must:
- Label the leader's section
- Identify, in sequence, the lines that explain his intentions for revenge or battle
- Cite the lines
- Under each line, explain what it means in your own words.
- You will have multiple lines from different scenes as the intentions change or are more clearly outlined as the Act progresses
- BRING A COPY OF YOUR POSTING FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3RD.
Example
Malcolm
"I will mark thy death with the help of the arms of England ( IV 1 2)"
This shows that Malcolm will try to kill Macbeth with the help of the British monarchy and his military.
"We will march to the castle and scorch the snake and his hole ( IV iii 5-6)."
Malcolm later explains that his army with the help of the Brits, will go to the king's castle and burn it down with Macbeth inside.
"Down with the lady of doom and up with my father's crown ( IV iii 23)."
Malcolm will also kill Lady Macbeth and return the crown to the heir, himself!
MacDuff
Macbeth:
ReplyDelete"The castle of Macduff I will surprise, Sieze upon Fife, give to th' edge o' th' sword His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls That trace him in his line." (IV i 71-74)
Macbeth will kill Macdiffs lady and children becuase Macduff left Scotland therfore Macbeth views this as betrayal.
Malcolm:
"What i believe, I'll wail; What know, believe: and what i can redress, As I shall find time to friend, I will." (IV iii 10-12)
Malcolm's strategy is to test those that come upon him, inorder to gain trust so that he knows he wont be in danger.
"We are comming thither. Gracious England hath Lent us good Siward and ten thousand men; An older and a better soldier none ThatChristendom gives out." (IV iii 219-222)
Malcom's plan is to gather an army to defeat Macbeth and his mischievous accomplishments.
"Be this the whetstone of your sword. Let grief convert to anger. Blunt not the heart; enrage it." (IV iii 68-69)
Malcom tries to give Macduff a reason to fight with him to thethrone Macbeth; this will give Malcom reinforcment.
Macduff:
"Hold fast the mortal sword and, like good men, Bestride our downfall'n birthdom." ( IV iii 4-5)
Macduff's plan is to overthrow Mabeth from the throne so that the people can see that duncan's son's didnt kill him. Overthrowing Macbeth can be a relief to scotland becuase nomore violence may occure.
"Front to front bring thou this fiend of Scotland and my self." (IV iii 272-273)
Macduff wants revenge on Macbeth for slaughtering his family, therefore it gives him reason to fight to thethrone Macbeth.
Macbeth1."Then live, Macduff; what need I fear of thee? But yet I'll make assurance double sure And take a bond of fate. Thou shalt not live, That i may be tell pale-hearted fear it lies, And sleep in spite of thunder"(Act 4 Scene 1 lines 93-97)
ReplyDelete--Macbeth plans to kill Macduff in order for him to sleep better. Macbeth has to kill Macduff in order for him to keep his position of being king. When Macduff is killed Macbeth will not be afraid of someone overthrowing him.
2.The castle of Macduff I will suprise, Seize upon Fife, give to th' edge o' th' sword His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls That trace him in his line. No boasting like a fool;(Act 4 Scene 1 lines 171-174)
--Macbeth will ruin Macduff's castle and kill his family. Macbeth will kill anyone who goes in his way of killing Macduff. Macbeth is going to take action quickly because hes afraid someone will take a step ahead of him.
Malcolm1."There would be hands uplifted in my right; and here from gracious England have I offer of goodly thousands. But, for all this, When I shall tread upon the tyrant's head Or wear it on my sword,yet my poor country Shall have more vices than it had before, More suffer,and more sundry ways than ever, By him that shall succeed"(Act 4 Scene 3 lines 52-59)
-- Malcolm will start a army because he has the English to fight for him. The English will have troops for Malcolm whenever he needs it. Malcolm will send a huge army to take down Macbeth and the people that work for him.
2."Whither indeed,before thy here-approach, Old Siward with ten thousand warlike men, Already at a point,was setting forth. Now we'll together, and the chance of goodness Be like our warranted quarrel".(Act 4 Scene 3 lines 152-156)
-- This is showing that Malcolm will prepare ten thousand men to prepare for war with Macbeth. Malcolm and Macduff will work together to defeat Macbeth.
3."Come, go we to the King. Our power is ready; Our lack is nothing but our leave. Macbeth is ripe for shaking, and the powers above Put on their instruments."(Act 3 Scene 4 lines 277-280)
-- Malcolm is ready to kill Macbeth because he has the army ready. Both Malcolm and Macduff agrees that Macbeth is evil because he has killed Macduff's family members.
Macduff1."But, gentle heavens, Cut short all intermission!Front to front Bring thou this fiend of Scotland and myself. Within my sword's length set him. If he 'scape,Heaven forgive him too.(Act 4 Scene 3 lines 271-275)
-Macduff is ready to kill Macbeth because he has killed everyone from his castle. Macduff wants to kill Macbeth because he wants to get revenge for his wife and kids.
2."In nature is a tyranny. It hath been Th' untimely emptying of the happy throne And fall of many kings. But fear not yet to take upon you what is yours"(Act 4 Scene 3 lines 81-84)
-- Macduff is convincing Malcolm to take his crown back because it belongs to him. Macduff is like Lady Macbeth because he convinces Malcolm to take action. Macduff pushes Malcolm to take action instead of thinking about it.
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ReplyDeleteMacbeth:
"The castle of Macduff I will surprise, Sieze upon Fife, give to th' edge o' th' sword His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls That trace him in his line." (IV i 71-74)
Macbeth will kill MacdUffs lady and children because Macduff left Scotland therefore Macbeth views this as betrayal.
Malcolm:
"What i believe, I'll wail; What know, believe: and what i can redress, As I shall find time to friend, I will." (IV iii 10-12)
Malcolm's strategy is to test those that come upon him, in order to gain trust so that he knows he wont be in danger.
"We are coming thither. Gracious England hath Lent us good Siward and ten thousand men; An older and a better soldier none That Christendom gives out." (IV iii 219-222)
Malcolm's plan is to gather an army to defeat Macbeth and his mischievous accomplishments.
"Be this the whetstone of your sword. Let grief convert to anger. Blunt not the heart; enrage it." (IV iii 68-69)
Malcolm tries to give Mac duff a reason to fight with him to dethrone Macbeth; this will give Malcolm reinforcement.
Mac duff:
"Hold fast the mortal sword and, like good men, Bestride our downfall'n birthdom." ( IV iii 4-5)
Mac duff's plan is to overthrow Macbeth from the throne so that the people can see that Duncan's son's didn't kill him. Overthrowing Macbeth can be a relief to Scotland because no more violence may occur.
"Front to front bring thou this fiend of Scotland and my self." (IV iii 272-273)
Macduff wants revenge on Macbeth for slaughtering his family, therefore it gives him reason to fight to the throne Macbeth.
Macduff:
ReplyDelete“Let us rather hold fast the mortal sword and, like good men… (ACT 4, SC. 3 Line 4).”
Macduff is saying that he and Malcolm should be strong and work together to take out Macbeth.
“Naught that I am…fell slaughter on their souls… (ACT 4, SC. 3 Line 265)”
Macduff says that he is a evil man and he will do anything to get revenge, even if he have to kill many people who might be backing up Macbeth.
Malcolm:
“Old Siward with ten thousand warlike mean (ACT 4, SC. 3 Line 153).”
Malcolm advice Macduff that they should join Siward and have a greater a chance in success in defeating Macbeth.
“Let grief convert to anger (ACT 4, SC. 3 Line 268).”
Malcolm is trying to convince Macduff to start a battle with Macbeth. Malcolm is telling Macduff not to be unhappy, that Macduff should be angry for what Macbeth had done. Therefore, Macduff and Malcolm would team up to go against Macbeth.
“Put on their instruments (ACT 4, SC. 3 Line 280).”
Malcolm is telling Macduff to get ready to be prepared for the battle! Instruments probably means weapons for their soldiers.
Jason Grullon
ReplyDeleteMalcolm
“But Macbeth is. A good and virtuous nature may recoil in an imperial charge. But I shall crave your pardon.” (Act IV SC.3 22-25)
This shows that Malcolm is fearless against Macbeth.
“I grant him bloody, luxurious, avaricious, false, deceitful, sudden, malicious, smacking of every sin that has name.” (Act IV SC.3 70-73)
Malcolm shows his hate for Macbeth being a person who commits a lot of sins.
“Let’s make us med’cines of our great revenge to cure this deadly grief.” (Act IV SC.3 52-54)
Malcolm demonstrates how he is using revenge to heal his overwhelming grief.
“Be this the whetstone of your sword. Let grief convert to anger. Blunt not the heart; enrage it.” (Act IV SC.3 268-269)
Malcolm shows emotions toward Macbeth by wanting to kill him showing a large amount of anger.
MacDuff
“Bleed, bleed, poor country! Great tyranny, lay thou thy basis sure, for goodness dare not check thee; the title is affeered. ---Fare thee well, lord.” (Act IV SC.3 39-43)
MacDuff is showing how the society needs a leader because everyone is suffering.
“Not in the legions of horrid hell can come a devil more damned in evils to top Macbeth.” (Act IV SC.3 67-69)
MacDuff shows his hatred for MacBeth by saying that he is the most evil person not even people in hell can come surpass him.
“The tyrant has not battered at their peace?” (Act IV SC.3 207)
MacDuff refers the tyrant as Macbeth who is slowly damaging the society structure and the moral of the people.
“Bring thou this fiend of Scotland and myself. Within my sword’s length set him. If he ‘scape, Heaven forgive him too. (Act IV SC.3 273-275)
MacDuff shows the fiend as the king of Scotland Macbeth and wants him to be dead.
MacBeth
ReplyDelete"But yet I'll make assurance double sure and take a bond of fate. Thou shalt not live (IV 94-95).
Macbeth plans to make sure MacDuff is killed to preserve his position as king.
"The castle of Macduff I will surprise (IV 171)."
He plans to send his people to surprise attack Macduff's home.
"Seize upon FIfe, give to th' edge o' th' sword his wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls that trace him in his life. (IV 171-174)
He gives orders to the murders to kill Macduff's wife, his children who will follow after him to be king, and everyone that lives with him.
MacDuff
"Let us rather hold fast the mortal sword and, like good men, bestride our downfall'n birthdom (IV 3-5)."
Macduff suggests to Malcolm to fight and protected their country from Macbeth like strong men.
"I would not be the villain that thou thinks'st (IV 44)."
Macduff doesn't plan to become a monster or an evil person like Macbeth.
"But fear not yet to take upon you what is yours. (IV 83-84)."
Macduff assures Malcolm that the right to the throne is his alone. Malcolm has the right to claim the throne for himself if he wants.
"Scotland hath foisons to fill up your will (IV 104)."
Macduff tells Macolm that Scotland has supplies to help him aid in the fight with Macbeth.
"Front to front bring thou this fiend of Scotland and myself. Within my sword's length set him (IV 273-274)."
After hearing the death of his family and children, Macduff plans to meet with Macbeth face to face and kill him.
Malcolm
"Old Siward with ten thousand warlike men, already at a point, was setting forth (IV 153-154).
Malcolm tells Macduff there is an army armed and ready to fight and invade Scotland.
"Now we'll together, and the chance of goodness be like our warrant quarrel (IV 155-156).
Malcolm tells Macduff to go together to wage war and says the chance of sucess will be high.
"We are coming thither. Gracious England hath lent us good Siward and ten thousand men (IV 219-220)."
As Macolm plans to attack Macbeth, the king of England presented Malcolm with a commander and an army to fight.
"Let grief convert to anger. Blunt not the heart; enrage it (IV 268-269)."
Malcolm tells Macduff to become angry and driven with rage to fuel his desire to kill Macbeth. He tells him not to become overstruck with sadness.
"Our power is ready; our lack is nothing but our leave (IV 277-278)."
Malcolm tells Macduff the army is ready to attack and the only thing left is to depart.
Spyro Fletouris
ReplyDeleteMacbeth
"Then live, Macduff; what need I fear of thee?But yet I'll make assurance doubt sure And take a bond of fate. Thou shalt not live, That I may tell pale-hearted fear it lies, And sleep in spite of thunder."(Act 4 i 93-97)
Macbeth will try to kill Macduff. Macbeth sees Macduff as a threat and wants to kill him. The only way Macbeth will sleep at night is if Macduff dies. If Macduff dies then Macbeth will still be king and not worry about anyone trying to take power.
" The castle of Macduff I will surprise, Seize upon Fife, give to th' edge o' th' sword His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls That trace him in his line." (Act 4 i 171-174)
Macbeth is going to attack Macduff's castle. Macbeth wants Macduff's family murdered in the castle. Yhis action will show that Macbeth wants to fight Macduff, so he can kill him.
Malcolm
"There would be hands uplifted in my right; and here from gracious England have I offer of goodly thousands. But, for all this, When I shall tread upon the tyrant's head Or wear it on my sword,yet my poor country Shall have more vices than it had before, More suffer,and more sundry ways than ever, By him that shall succeed" (Act 4 iii 52-59)
Malcolm plans to attack Macbeth and retake Scotland. Malcolm has paid the king of England a big price to be allies with him. Malcolm wants to walk on Macbeth's dead body or hold his head on his sword to show the end of Macbeth.
"Whither indeed,before thy here-approach, Old Siward with ten thousand warlike men, Already at a point,was setting forth. Now we'll together, and the chance of goodness Be like our warranted quarrel" (Act 4 iii 152-156)
Malcolm is explaining to Macduff how he wants Scotland back. Malcolm has ten thousand men at his disposal to fight Macbeth's army.Malcolm is getting ready to move his men out, even though Macbeth might not be ready for battle.
"We are coming thither. Gracious England hath Lent us good Siward and ten thousand men."(Act 4 iii 219-220)
Malcolm is happy to have ten thousand soldiers for battle. The English are helping Malcolm.
"Come, go we to the King. Our power is ready; Our lack is nothing but our leave. Macbeth is ripe for shaking, and the powers above Put on their instruments."(Act 4 iii 276-280)
Malcolm and Macduff leave to attack Macbeth. Malcolm has teamed up with Macduff to fight against Macbeth. Both of these leaders want revenge on Macbeth for his actions.
Macduff
"Hold fast the mortal sword and, like good men, Bestride our downfall'n birthdom." (Act 4 iii 4-5)
Macduff is convincingMalcolm to take the throne back from Macbeth. Macduff knows that Macbeth has become a tyrant and wants him dead. There have been to many problems in Scotland and the country is suffering. Macduff will take the blame for starting a war with Macbeth.
"But, gentle heavens, Cut short all intermission!Front to front Bring thou this fiend of Scotland and myself. Within my sword's length set him. If he 'scape,Heaven forgive him too.(Act 4 iii 271-275)
Macduff wants to meet Macbeth on the battle field. Macbuff wants the king of Scotland in range of his sword. Macduff wants to kill Macbeth and if he escapes then nothing will stop Macduff.
Christian Sanchez
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June 2, 2009
Macbeth:
“The castle of Macduff I will surprise, Seize upon Fife, give to th’ edge o’ th’ sword His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls” Act 4 Sc. 1 pg. 131 lines 171-173.
Macbeth has a plan to insure that no one will take his place as king. His battle plan is to sneak into Macduff’s castle and make sure that no one notices him. When he is inside the castle, he will kill Macduff’s wife and children. Macbeth will kill anyone who is in Macduff’s family or gets in his way.
Macduff:
“Hold fast the mortal sword and, like good men, Bestride our [downfall’n] birthdom” Act 4 Sc. 3 pg. 139 lines 4-5.
Macduff plans to fight with other soldiers in order to destroy Macbeth. He says that good men will fight evil in order to destroy it.
“Bring thou this fiend of Scotland and myself. Within my sword’s length set him. If he ‘scape, Heaven forgive him too” Act 4 Sc. 3 pg. 155 lines 273-275.
Macduff found out that Macbeth killed his family. He is angry and swears revenge on Macbeth. He says that he will kill the tyrant Macbeth and if he gets away, heaven should forgive him for his sins.
Malcolm:
“And here from gracious England have I offer Of goodly thousands” Act 4 Sc. 3 pg. 143 lines 3-4
The king of England gave Malcolm a thousand soldiers in order to fight the war. Malcolm will use the soldiers in order to take back the castle and fight Macbeth. He plans to regain the throne and kill Macbeth for the crimes he committed.
“When I shall tread upon the tyrant’s head Or wear it on my sword” Act 4 Sc. 3 pg. 143 lines 5-6
Malcolm plans to kill Macbeth with his sword. He is going to kill him the way that Macbeth killed all his enemies in battle. He will behead Macbeth using his own sword.
“Old Siward with ten thousand warlike men, Already at a point, was setting forth” Act 4 Sc. 3 pg. 147 lines 153-154
Malcolm is going to war with ten thousand men. They will begin their attack on Macbeth.
MACBETH:
ReplyDelete“The live, Macduff; what need I fear of thee? But yet I’ll make assurance double sure And take a bond of fate.” (Act 4, scene 1, lines 93-94)
-Macbeth is discussing with the three witches of how he is no longer afraid of killing Macduff for him to be steady and keep his throne.
“Horrible sight! Now I see ‘tis true, For the blood-boltered Banquo smiles upon me And points at them for his.” (Act 4, scene 1, lines 137-139)
-Macbeth notices that killing Banquo allowed him to smile and have his fame and glory and in order to continue his glory he must kill Macduff and secure his spot as king.
“Seize upon Fife, give to th’ edge o’ th’ sword His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls That trace him in his line. No boasting like a fool;” (Act 4, scene 1, lines 172-174)
-Macbeth is ordering the murders to not let anyone who is blood related to Macduff to live, kill everyone in his home including his wife, children and the people that work there.
MACDUFF:
“These evils thou repeat’st upon thyself Hath banished me from Scotland. –O my breast, Thy hope ends here!”(Act 4, scene 3, lines 130-132)
-Macduff is saying that the evil Macbeth that has made him run away from his home and family and it is time to end his evilness and change everything he has done.
“Not for their own demerits, but for mine, Fell slaughter on their souls. Heaven rest them now.” (Act 4, scene 3, lines 266-267)
-Macduff decided that to kill Macbeth isn’t for the good of everyone but for the revenge he wants for himself. Macduff is planning to kill Macbeth so peace would be showered on Earth.
“Bring thou this fiend of Scotland and myself. Within my sword’s length set him. If he ‘scape, Heaven forgive him too.” (Act 4, scene 3, lines 273-275)
-Macduff decides to kill Macbeth himself with his sword himself, and if Macbeth is able to flee then peace would not continue so heaven would need to forgive him sin he is committing sins.
MALCOLM:
“Already at a point, was setting forth. Now we’ll together, and the chance of goodness Be like our warranted quarrel. Why are you silent?” (Act 3, scene 3, lines 154-156)
-Malcolm is ready to fight the war with Macbeth and questions why is Macduff still scared of what Macbeth will do.
“Lent us good Siward and ten thousand men;” (Act 4, scene 3, lines 220)
-Malcolm is going to get ten thousand men to kill Macbeth and get revenge for everything he has did including killing his father.
“Let’s make us med’cines of our great revenge To cure this deadly grief.” (Act 4, scene 3, lines 253-254)
-Malcolm is suggesting that in order to take revenge on all the misdeeds that Macbeth has done and get ready for the war that is what the medicine in the line means.
Macbeth
ReplyDelete“The castle of Macduff I will surprise, seize upon Fife, give to th’ edge o’ th’ sword his wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls that trace him in his line” (IV i 171-173).
This line shows that Macbeth is planning to kill Macduff’s family while he is away in England.
“To crown my thoughts with acts, be it thought and done” (IV i 169-170).
This line shows how Macbeth has in mind that he will become king and that no one is going to stop him. If someone gets in his way, Macbeth plans to take action meaning kill that person.
“But yet I’ll make assurance double sure and take a bond of fate. Thou shalt not live” (IV i 94-95).
Macbeth already knew and had in mind that Macduff shouldn’t live and tells the witches and plans to kill him.
“Macbeth! Beware Macduff! Beware the thane of Fife!” (IV i 81)
The first apparition tells Macbeth to beware of Macduff. This makes Macbeth begin to plan out the murder.
Macduff
“Thither Macduff is gone to pray the holy king upon his aid to wake Northumberland and warlike Siward” (III 6)
The lord is telling Lennox that Macduff is planning to go to England to get help in order to overthrow Macbeth.
“Let us rather hold fast the mortal sword and, like good men, bestride our birthdom” (IV iii 5)
Macduff tells Malcolm that they should do something about Macbeth and attack him.
“Bleed, bleed, poor country! Great tyranny, lay thou thy basis sure” (IV iii 40)
By saying this line, Macduff is planning on a war. He is mentioning blood and knows that there will be blood in a fight.
“The title is affeered.- Fare thee well, lord” (IV iii 43)
Macduff has already planned on overthrowing Macbeth and that he won’t let Macbeth become king.
Malcolm
“Come, go we to the king. Our power is ready; our lack is nothing but our leave” (IV iii 275)
Malcolm agrees with Macduff that Macbeth is evil and that they should take action.
“Macbeth is ripe for shaking, and the powers above put on their instruments” (IV iii 280)
This line shows that Malcolm is ready for the fight and plans to take action.
“Be this the whetstone of your sword. Let grief convert to anger. Blunt not the hear; enrage it” (IV iii 268)
This line shows how Malcolm is planning to get back and attack Macbeth because he is telling Macduff to get ready.
“Let’s make us med’cines of our great revenge to cure this deadly grief” (IV iii 253)
When Macduff hears about the slaughter of his family, Malcolm calms him and plans for revenge.
Macbeth
ReplyDelete“The castle of Macduff I will surprise, Seize upon Fife, give to th’ edge o’ th’ sword, His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls That trace him in his line” (IV 171-174).
Macbeth says that he will kill Macduff just in case he might be plotting against him. Macbeth at first did not think that Macduff could be doing anything to harm him because he was born, but decides to kill him just in case.
Malcom
“Let us seek out some desolate shade and there Weep out sad bososms empty” (IV 1-2).
Malcom is not sure he can trust Macduff in case he is a spy. Malcom tells Macduff that all he will do is cry over his loss of Scotland and his father.
“And here from gracious England have I offer” (IV 48).
Malcom tells Macduff that he is willing to help aid the war, and is ready to give him troops from England.
“Whither indeed, before thy here-approach, Old Siward with ten thousand warlike men, Already at a point, was setting forth” (IV 152-154).
Malcom tells Macduff that he has already sent a commander from England with ten thousand soldiers to fight Macbeth. He also says that Malcom and Macduff will meet them and help fight against Macbeth.
“Let’s make us med’cines of our great revenge” (IV 253)
Malcom tries to comfort Macduff in a way by telling him that he can get revenge by killing Macbeth’s children.
“Let’s make us med’cines of our great revenge” (IV 253)
Malcom tries to comfort Macduff in a way by telling him that he can get revenge by killing Macbeth’s children.
“Macbeth Is ripe for shaking, and the powers above Put on their instruments” (IV 278-280).
Malcom says that they are prepared to fight Macbeth and that he will be killed.
Macduff
“Let us rather Hold fast the mortal sword and, like good men, Bestride our downfall’n birthdom” (IV 3-5).
Macduff is trying to persuade Malcom to fight with him in war against Macbeth. Macduff urges Malcom to fight because their land is in trouble with Macbeth in command.
“Bring thou this fiend of Scotland and myself. Within my sword’s length set him” (IV 273-274).
Macduff says that he will fight against Macbeth and will kill him for revenge.
Macbeth: “Then live, Macduff, what need I fear of thee? But yet I’ll make assurance double sure and take a bond of fate. Thou shall not live, that I may tell pale-hearted fear it lies, and sleep in spite of thunder (Act 4 sc 1 lines 93-97).”
ReplyDeleteMacbeth plans to kill Macduff because he is a threat to his crown. The witches told Macbeth that Macduff is a threat to Macbeth. Now Macbeth chose to kill Macduff like he killed Duncan and Banquo. Macbeth kill Macduff base on his own will and desire for the throne. The intension is either battle or revenge.
Macbeth: [aside]” And even now, to crown my thoughts with acts, be it thought and done: The castle of Macduff I will surprise seize upon Fife, give to th’ edge o; th’ sword (Act 4 sc 1 lines 168-172).”
Macbeth is putting his thoughts into actions which he is going to kill Macduff for his own benefits. He will kill Macduff and his whole family to have a more security in mind and to the throne. His intention in this action is to keep the crown and eliminate any threats.
Malcolm: “What you have spoke, it may be so, perchance. This tyrant whose sole name blisters our tongues, were once thought honest. You have loved him well. He hath not touched you yet. I am young, but something (Act 4 sc 3 lines 13-17).”
Malcolm is trying to persuade Macduff that they can both do something for Scotland. Malcolm said that Macbeth is not a good king for the country and they have to get back Scotland for the better since he have not attack us yet but he will soon. It is either us or him that will survive. Malcolm’s will is to get Macduff at his side and fight to get Scotland back. His intention is battle for Scotland.
Malcolm: “And here from gracious England have I offer of goodly thousands. But, for all this, when I shall tread upon the tyrant’s head or wear it on my sword (Act 4 sc 3 lines 53-56).”
Malcolm in here was saying that England gave him a good deal on weapon and men. He was able to killed Macbeth with the supplies. Malcolm said that it is either him or Macbeth who will die. Malcolm’s intention in this quote is to battle till they have freedom for Scotland.
Malcolm: “Is thine and my poor country’s to command—Whither indeed, before thy here-approach, old Siward with ten thousand warlike men, already a point, was setting forth. Now we’ll together, and the chance of goodness be like our warranted quarrel. Why are you silent? (Act 4 sc 3 lines 151- 156)
Malcolm said that this is their chance to attack Macbeth and we have everything we need at our side. Malcolm wanted Macduff to join him to battle Macbeth and he said that why Macduff is doing nothing to stop the madness of Macbeth. Malcolm wanted to win back Scotland so he was going to fight for it.
Macduff: “If it be mine, keep it not from me. Quickly let me have it. (Act4 sc 3 lines 134-135)”
After Macduff heard what happen to his family, he finally has motives to battled Macbeth. Macduff is seeking revenge and he will battle for the death of his family. Macduff now wanted to start the battle right away and kill Macbeth.
Macduff: “I shall do so, but I must also feel it as a man. (Act 4 sc 3 lines 260-261)”
Macduff is facing the battle like a man because he knows that his family is killed by the king of Scotland. He will feel responsibility after he left his family because he will battle for his family. His intention is revenge for this quote.
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ReplyDeleteMacbeth: But yet I’ll make assurance double sure and take a bond of fate. Thou shalt not live” (Act 4 Sc 1 Lines 94-95)
ReplyDelete• Macbeth secures his future and his position as king by killing Macduff.
Macbeth: The castle of Macduff I will surprise, Seize upon Fife, give to th’ edge o’ th’ sword his wife, his babes” (Act 4 Sc 1 Lines 171-172)
• Macbeth plans to unexpectedly attack Macduffs home and kill his wife and kids.
Macduff: The sword of our slain kings. Yet do not fear. All these are potable, with other graces weighed” (Act 4 Sc 3 Lines 103, 105-6)
• Macbeth will die by being attacked swords and other instruments that are easy to carry.
Malcolm: “Gracious England lent us good Siward and ten thousand men” (Act 4 Sc 3 Line 220)
• According to Malcolm, ten thousand men were gathered to attack and kill Macbeth.
Malcolm: Be comforted. Let’s make us med’cines of our great revenge to cure this deadly grief” (Act 4 Sc 3 Lines 252-254)
• Malcolm along with a few others will retaliate by killing Macbeth which will be like their medicine and cure their sorrow.
Macbeth
ReplyDelete“ The castle of Macduff I will surprise, seize upon Fife, give to th’ edge o’th’ sword his wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls that trace him in his line”. (IV i 171-174)
Macbeth plan is to have sneak a attack on Macduff’s family. He is going to send the murders to Macduff’s castle and have the murders kill everyone who is a relative Macduff.
Macduff
“Strike heaven on the face, that it resounds as if it felt with Scotland, and yell out like syllable of dolor”. (IV iii 7-9)
Macduff is convincing Malcolm that he should fight Macbeth. That they should become allies and win back Scotland glory.
“Within my sword’s length set him”. (IV iii 274)
After finding out that his family has been murdered by the command of Macbeth, Macduff is convinced that to get revenge, he has to kill Macbeth.
Malcolm
“Gracious England hath lent us good Siward and ten thousand me”. (IV iii 219-220)
After testing Macduff loyalty, Malcolm tells Macduff he is in for the battle against Macbeth. Also England has supplied Malcolm one of England’s great commander and ten thousands soldiers to help him fight Macbeth.
“Let’s make us med’cines of cries of our great revenge to cure this deadly grief”. (IV iii 253-254)
Malcolm tells Macduff that Macbeth will pay for the grief that Macbeth has caused them.
Macbeth
ReplyDelete1. Though you untie the winds and let them fight Against the churches, though the yeasty waves Confound and swallow navigation up, Though bladed corn be lodged and trees blown down." (Act 4 sc. 3, lines 53-56)
Macbeth is talking to the witches to tell them to cast a spell against the wind and the seas. he wants this to happen so when Macduff and Malcolm are on their way they will die.
2. "Then live, Macduff. What need I fear of thee? But yet I'll make assurance double sure, And take a bond of fate. Thou shalt not live, That I may tell pale-hearted fear it lies." (Act 4 sc. 1, lines 93-96)
Macbeth is not afraid of Macduff. Macbeth is so sure that he will murder Macduff that he took a bond of fate.
3. "The castle of Macduff I will surprise, Seize upon Fife, give to th' edge o' th' sword His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls"
Macbeth plans his attack to kill Macduff by invading his castle. He will kill his wife, children, and anyone that gets in his way to try and protect him.
Malcolm
1. "But Macbeth is. A good and virtuous nature may recoil In an imperial charge But I shall crave your pardon." (Act 4 sc. 3, lines 22-25)
Macduff is not afraid of Macbeth.
2. There would be hands uplifted in my right; And here from gracious England have I offer Of goodly thousands. But, for all this, When I shall tread upon the tyrant's head, Or wear it on my sword, yet my poor country Shall have more vices than it had before." (Act 4 sc. 3, lines 52-57)
Malcolm is telling Macduff that England will be supplying him with thousands of troops so that he can fight off Macbeth's army.
Macduff
1. "Let us rather Hold fast the mortal sword and, like good men, Bestride our downfall'n birthdom. Each new morn New widows howl, new orphans cry." ( Act 4 sc. 3, lines 3-6)
Macduff will fight alongside other soldiers so that he can finally defeat Macbeth and get the throne.
2. "Bring thou this friend of Scotland and myself. Within my swords length set him. If he 'scape, Heaven forgive him too." (Act 4, sc. 3, Lines 273-275)
Macduff is going to kill Macbeth out of revenge.
MACBETH:
ReplyDelete"The castle of Macduff I will surprise,
Seize upon Fife, give to th' edge o' th' sword
His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls
That trace him in his line." IV, i: 171-174.
-- Since Macduff has fled the country, Macbeth can't kill Macbeth so he decides to kill his family members instead.
"From this moment
The very firstlings of my heart shall be
The firstlings of my hand. And even now,
To crown my thoughts with acts, be it thought and done." IV, i: 166-168.
-- After learning that Macduff has fled England, Macbeth has decided that he will use his deep desires to take action.
MALCOLM:
"That, when they shall be opened, black Macbeth
Will seem as pure as snow, and the poor state
Esteem him as a lamb, being compared
With my confineless harms." IV, iii: 64-66.
-- Malcolm wants to expose Macbeth's evil side. He doesn't want Macbeth to pretend that he is pure and innocent.
"Now we'll together, and the chance of goodness
Be like our warranted quarrel." IV, iii: 155-156.
-- Malcolm tells Macduff that they will work together to get their revenge from Macbeth, no matter how big the chances of success are.
"Let's make us med'cines of our great revenge
To cure this deadly greif." IV, iii: 253-254.
-- Malcolm helps Macduff and take revenge on Macbeth; that way they will feel better rather feeling sad that they died.
MACDUFF:
"Yet do not fear.
Scotland hath foisons to fill up your will
of your mere own." Act IV Scene III: Line 103-105.
-- Macduff is wiling to give all the weapons Malcolm needs to go against Macbeth.
"Bring thou this fiend of Scotland and myself.
Within my sword's length set him." IV, iii: 273-274.
-- Macduff wants Macbeth brought to him and he will kill Macbeth himself.
Macbeth
ReplyDelete~"But yet I'll make assurance double sure, And take a bond of fate. Thou shalt not live,That I may tell pale-hearted fear it lies,And sleep in spite of thunder." (IV 94-97)
Macbeth plans to kill Macduff no matter what because he wants to protect his crown.
~"His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls That trace him in his line" (IV 173-174)
Macbeth plans to kill all of Macduff's family members so there won't be a next generation that can overthrow him.
Malcolm
~"And here from gracious England have I offer Of goodly thousands. But, for all this, When I shall tread upon the tyrant's head,Or wear it on my sword, yet my poor country"(IViii 53-56)
Malcolm plans to start a war against Macbeth to save Scottland because he has a lot of soldiers that England can led him.
~"What I am truly,Is thine and my poor country's to command.Whither indeed, before [thy here-approach],Old Siward, with ten thousand warlike men,Already at a point,was setting forth. Now we'll together, and the chance of goodness" (IViii 150-155)
Malcolm is very determined to fight Macbeth for the goodness of the country.
Macduff
~"Than summer-seeming lust, and it hath been The sword of our slain kings. Yet do not fear; 90 Scotland hath foisons to fill up your will." (IViii 102-104)
Macduff is telling Malcolm that he should be king because is would he a better king then some kings had been.
~"Bring thou this fiend of Scotland and myself.Within my sword's length set him" (IViii 273-274)
Macduff wants to kill Macbeth with his own sword and hand.
Macbeth
ReplyDelete“Then live, Macduff; what need I fear of thee? But yet I’ll make assurance double sure and take a bond of fate (Act IV, sc 1, lines 93-95).
If Macbeth cannot be harmed by anyone, why does he need to be afraid of Macduff? He is going to kill Macduff anyway so that he will be safe.
“Horrible sight! Now I see ‘tis true, for the blood bolstered Banquo smiles upon me and points at them for his (Act IV, sc 1, lines 137-139)”.
Macbeth is horrified to see Banquo’s children become king after him. He might plan to kill Fleance once again so that he can secure his throne.
“From this moment the very firstlings of my heart shall be the firstlings of my hand (Act IV, sc 1, lines 166-168).
Macbeth is going to act on his desires.
“The castle of Macduff I will surprise, seize upon Fife, give to th’ edge o’ th’ sword his wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls that trace him in his line (Act IV, sc 1, lines 171-174)”.
Macbeth hears news that he should beware Macduff who has fled to England. Macbeth plans to make a surprise attack on Macduff’s castle. He is going to kill Macduff’s family members.
Macduff
“Thither Macduff is gone to pray the holy king upon his aid to wake Northumberland and warlike Siward that, by the help of these (with Him above to ratify the work), we may again give to our tables meat (Act III, sc 6, lines 33-38)”.
A lord is telling Lennox, who believes Macbeth is the reason for all of the mysterious misfortunes that occurred, that Macduff went to England. Macduff is in England to seek help from the king to overthrow Macbeth.
“These evils thou repeat’st upon thyself hath banished me from Scotland. – O my breast, thy hope ends here (Act IV, sc 3, lines 130-133)”!
Macduff hates the evil that has occurred in Scotland, and came to England for Malcolm’s help.
“Bring thou this fiend of Scotland and myself. Within my sword’s length set him (Act IV, sc 3, lines 273-274)”.
Macduff is going to get revenge on Macbeth for killing his family. He wants to kill Macbeth himself.
Malcolm
“And here from gracious England have I offer of goodly thousands. But, for all this, when I shall tread upon the tyrant’s head or wear it on my sword (Act IV sc 3 lines 53-56)”.
Malcolm has thousands of English soldiers and he plans on attacking Macbeth with the help of them.
“I put myself to thy direction and unspeak mine own detraction (Act IV, sc 3, lines 141-142)”.
Malcolm trusts Macduff and is going to follow his direction. They are both going to try to kill Macbeth.
“Gracious England hath lent us good Siward and ten thousand men (Act IV, sc 3, lines 219-220)”.
England gave Malcolm Siward, one of their best soldiers, and ten thousand men to fight against Macbeth.
“Let’s make us med’cines of our great revenge to cure this deadly grief (Act IV, sc 3, lines 253-254)”.
Malcolm tells Macduff that they will get revenge on Macbeth for what he did to Macduff’s family.
Macbeth
ReplyDelete"Macbeth! Macbeth! Macbeth! Beware Macduff! (Act 4 sci line 81)."
The first witch tells Macbeth to listen to what the apparition has to say. Macbeth has done what the witches told him to do in the past, so it would be assumed that he will heed the apparition's warning and go after Macduff.
"Seize upon Fife, give to th' edge o' th' sword his wife, his babes, and all the unfortunate souls that trace him in his line (Act 4 sci lines 172-174)."
Macbeth intends on killing Macduff and all his family members, anyone who is related to him basically, because he fears that they may seize his throne. It is essentially a bloody precaution on Macbeth's part.
Malcolm
"...When i shall tread upon the tyrant's head or wear it on my sword, yet my poor country shall have more vices than it had before (Act 4 sciii lines 55-56)."
Malcolm plans to kill Macbeth, or see to him being killed even though in doing so, it would hurt the nation as a whole. Malcolm is saying that Macbeth has to pay for his crimes but in the end, doing so would only generate more problems.
"Be comforted. Let's make us med'cines of our great revenge to cure this deadly grief (Act 4 sciii lines 252-254)."
Malcolm is telling Macduff not to grieve over the death of his family, for they will impose their revenge on Macbeth.
"Be this the whetstone of your sword. Let grief convert to anger. Blunt not the heart, enrage it (Act 4 sciii lines 268-269)."
Malcolm is again telling Macduff to let his grief turn into rage to be used against Macbeth.
Madcduff
"Bring thou this fiend of Scotland and myself. Whithin my sword's length set him (Act 4 sciii lines 273-274)."
Macduff is saying that he plans avenging his family by killing Macbeth in battle.
Macbeth:
ReplyDelete-"The castle of Macduff i will surprise" (IV 1 line 171)
Macbeth is saying that he will attack Macduff's castle unexpectedly. He is going to kill everyone besides Macduff because Macduff fled to England.
-"Give to th' edge o' th' swordhis wife, his babe, and all unfortunate souls that trace him in his line" (IV 1 line 173)
Mabeth decides to kill everyone in Macduff's bloodline. Macneth is going to kill off Macduff and his family one by one so that none of his bloodline are left.
Macduff:
"To leave his wife, his babes. his mansion and titles in a place." (IV 2 line 8)
Macduff fled to England to escape everything, leaving his wife, kids, and everything else behind. They wonder if this plan was out of fear or wisdom.
"These evils thou repeat'st thyself hath banished me from Scotland." (IV 3 line 130)
Macduff is talkig to Malcom trying to show him the evils of Macbeth and get Malcom on his side.
Malcom:
"Let's make us medicines of our great revenge." (IV 3 line 253)
Malcom wants to take revenge on Macbeth with Macduff because Macbeth killed Macduff's family.
"Be this the wetstone of your sword. Let grief convert to anger." (IV 3 line 268)
Malcom is now trying to fill Macduff uo with rage to make him take all his force out when they go to attack Macbeth.
Macbeth
ReplyDelete“Then live, Macduff; what need I fear of thee? But yet I’ll make assurance double sure And take a bond of fate. Thou shalt not love, That I may tell pale-hearted fear it lies, And sleep in spite of thunder.” Lines 93-97 Scene 1
• After talking to the witches, Macbeth decides whether or not he should continue fearing Macduff because he was born from a woman. I’m not too sure what the second part of the quote means but I think Macbeth wants to be sure that everything will go as planned. He wants a guarantee from fate. He thinks that he may have to kill Macduff that way no one will get in his way of fulfilling his prophecy.
“To crown my thoughts with acts, be it thought and done. . . “ Lines 169-170
• Macbeth wants to put his thoughts into actions. If he thinks something, he wants to act upon it.
‘The castle of Macduff I will surprise, Seize upon Fife, give to th’ edge o’ th’ sword, His wife, his babies, and all unfortunate souls That trace him in his line.” Lines 172-175
• Macbeth wants to “surprise,” or grab hold of Macduff’s castle. Macbeth wants to murder all of Macduff’s family: his wife, his babies, and anyone who might seem like Macduff’s personal acquaintances.
Macduff
“Bestride our downfall’n birthdom.” Line 5 Scene 3
• Macduff talks to Malcolm about fighting and protecting their country.
“Th’ untimely emptying of the happy throne and fall of many kings. But fear not yet to take upon you what is yours. Line 82 Scene 3
• Macduff ensures Malcolm that he will soon get what he deserves which is the throne.
“Bring thou this fiend of Scotland and myself. Within my sword’s length set him.” Line 269
• Macduff wants to bring this beast of Scotland (Macbeth) and handle him himself.
Malcolm
“Macbeth is ripe for shaking, and the powers above put on their instruments.” Line 279 Scene 3
• Malcolm says that Macbeth is ready for something to come his way and that perhaps the God’s will take it upon themselves to begin a war.
“Let’s make us med’cines of our great revenge To cure this deadly grief.” Line 253 Scene 3
• After finding out about the death of Macduff’s family, Malcolm tells Macduff to transform the anger into action. In order to get rid of this grief they must get revenge.
“Be this the whetstone of your sword. Let grief convert to anger. “ Line 268 Scene 3
• Malcolm and Macduff will use their anger to attack Macbeth.
Macbeth:
ReplyDelete- "Even till destruction sicken, answer me to what I ask you." (Act 4 scene 1 lines 62-64)
Macbeth went to see the three witches and asked them to show him what will happen in the future according to his prophecy as king.
- "Thou hast harped my fear aright." (Act 4 scene 1 line 84)
Macbeth is warned to beware of Macduff and his fear towards him is deepened.
- "But yet I'll make assurance double sure, and take a bond of fate. Thou shalt not live,that I may tell pale-hearted fear it lies,and sleep in spite of thunder." (act 4 scene 1 lines 94-97)
Macbeth feels that he doesnt need to kill Macduff but he wants to make sure that he'll be safe by knowing he is dead.
- "To crown my thoughts with acts, be it thought and done: The castle of Macduff I will surprise, seize upon Fife, give to th' edge o' th' sword his wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls that trace him in his line. No boasting like a fool." (act 4 scene 1 lines 169-174)
Macbeth hears that Macduff has fled to England. He decides to take this opportunity to take action. He decides to go to Macduff's castle and kill Macduff's whole family and people living in his land.
Macduff:
- "Let us rather hold fast the mortal sword and, like good men, bestride our downfall'n birthdom." (act 4 scene 3 lines 3-5)
Macduff tells Malcolm to fight and defend the land from Macbeth's control together.
- "I have lost my hopes." (Act 4 scene 3 line 31)
Macduff lost hope in trying to convince Malcolm to fight against Macbeth.
- "Not in the legions of horrid hell can come a devil more damned in evils to top Macbeth." (act 4 scene 3 lines 67-69)
Macduff tells Malcolm that he believes there no devil that is more evil than Macbeth.
- "Front to front bring thou this fiend of Scotland and myself. Within my sword's length set him; if he 'scape, heaven forgive him too." (act 4 scene 3 lines 272-275)
When Macduff heard that his whole family had been killed, he decided to use all the anger and sorrow he had and use it as determination to fight Macbeth. Macduff said that he'll face Macbeth in a battle and kill him with his sword. He will make sure Macbeth doesn't escape.
Malcolm:
- "But, for all this, when I shall tread upon the tyrant's head, or wear it on my sword, yet my poor country shall have more vices than it had before, more suffer, and more sundry ways than ever, by him that shall succeed." (act 4 scene 3 lines 54-59)
Malcolm tells Macduff that even if he succeeds in killing Macbeth, his country will suffer more than before. Hee believes that when he takes the throne as king, he will cause his people more suffering than Macbeth have.
- "Nay, had I power, I should pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, uproar the universal peace, confound all unity on earth." (act 4 scene 3 lines 113-116)
Malcolm says that if he had the power, he would eliminate all world peace and turn the world to hell.
- "Whither indeed, before thy here-approach, Old Siward, with ten thousand warlike men, already at a point, was setting forth. Now we'll together, and the chance of goodness be like our warranted quarrel!" (act 4 scene 3 lines 152-156)
Malcolm finally believes Macduff isn't sent by Macbeth to trick him. He tells Macduff that Old Siward and his army of soldiers has already prepared to fight Macbeth. Malcolm tells Macduff that they will fight alongside eachother and win.
- "Let's make us med'cines of our great revenge, to cure this deadly grief." (act 4 scene 3 line 253-254)
Malcolm tells Macduff to use his grief over his family's death to take revenge on Macbeth.
-"Our power is ready; our lack is nothing but our leave." (act 4 scene 3 lines 277-278)
Malcolm tells Macduff and Ross that it is time to go and fight Macbeth.
Macduff:
ReplyDelete"Were I king,
I should cut off the nobles for their lands,
Desire his jewels, and this other's house;"
(Act 4 sc.3 Lines 93-95)
Macduff is saying that if he were to become king
"Front to front
Bring thou this fiend of Scotland and myself
Within my sword's length set him."
(Act 4. sc. 3 Lines 272-274)
Macduff is saying that he wants to meet with Macbeth face to face and kill him with his sword.
Macbeth:
"The castle of Macduff i will suprise, sieze upon fire, give the' edge o'th sword his wife. His wife, his babes, and all fortune souls.
(Act 4.Sc 1 Lines 171-173)
Macbeth plans to show up at Macduff's castle uninvited, and kill all of his family and the people living in the castle.
"But yet I'll make assurance double sure
And take a bond of fate. Thou shalt not live"
Macbeth is confirming fate by saying he will assasinate macduff with out hesitation.
"The very firstling of my heart shall be
The firstlings of my hand. And even now,
To crown my thoughts with acts, be it thought and done:"
Macbeth is saying that the first thing he feels which may be ambition shall be the first thing he acts upon. SO if he thinks about being king, the thought is now the past and the action of being king is what is present.
Malcolm:
"Let's make us med'cines of our great revenge to cure this deadly grief" (Act 4 Sc. 3 Lines 253-254)
AFter Ross tells Macduff that his family has been murdered, Macduff feels really guilty for leaving his family . Malcolm is telling Macduff that they should make up a plan of revenge towards Macbeth for what he has done.
"Come, we go to the king. Our power is ready;"
Malcolm suggest or demands that they should now confront Macbeth for they are ready for war.
Sully Guzman ^^^^^
ReplyDeleteMacbeth
ReplyDelete"The castle of Macduff I will surprise..." Act IV, sc. 1 line 171-174
Macduff has had suspicions of Macbeth killing Duncan and Banquo and Macbeth has seen this as a possible threat. Macduff flees to England therefore Macbeth can't kill him. Macbeth decides to kill Macduff's family and servants in order to assure Macduff that he has no chance against him.
Malcolm
"This tyrant, whose sole name blisters our tongues" Act IV, sc. 3 line
14
Malcolm sees Macbeth as a tyrant. A tyrant is generally not something good to be associated with. Malcolm sees that Macbeth is not a good leader for Scotland especially when, under his reign, so many misfortunate deaths have occurred.
Macduff
"Each new morn new widows howl, new orphans cry..." Act IV, sc 3 lines 5-9
Macduff is explaining to Malcolm how Scotland has changed and each day there's something going on. There always seems to be trouble in Scotland now that Macbeth has become king. This expresses Macduff's feelings towards Macbeth's reign and implies that he wants to do something about it.
"But fear not yet to take upon you what is yours" Act IV, sc. 3 lines 83-84
Macduff wants Malcolm to take the crown that should of been his in the first place since he is Duncan's son and is next in line to reign. This implies that Macduff is willing to fight in order to bring Malcolm to power.
Malcolm
ReplyDelete“Be comforted. Let's make us med'cines of our great revenge to cure this deadly grief." Act IV sc.3 lines 252-254
Malcolm is talking to Macduff here. He wants to get back at Macbeth for his grief. He wants to cause pain to Macbeth so he will feel better. He compares medicine as an antidote to cure the ill that got him sick, in this case Macbeth.
"Let grief convert to anger" Act IV sc 3 lines 268-269
Malcolm is saying that he can make his pain go away by making it into violence. Violence is a form to take out anger.
Macbeth
"The castle of Macduff I will surprise, seize upon Fife" Act IV sc 1 lines 171-172
Mabeth wants to attack Macduff by a surprise attack. He wants to go and make sure everybody is dead inside the castle.
"Give to th' edge o' th' sword his wife, his babes, and all the unfortunate souls that trace him in his line" Act IVsc1 lines 172-174
Macbeth wants to kill Macduff's family. He wants to get rid of Macduff and his family so he could be closer to maintain his power with out any interference.
Macduff
"Hold fast the mortal sword and, like good men, Bestride our downfall'n birthdom." IV sc 3 lines 4-5
Macduff wants to get Macbeth away from the thrown and kicking him out. He had gone to England to overthrow Macbeth.
"These evils thou repeat'st thyself hath banished me from Scotland." IV 3 line 130
Malcom and Macduff are talking. Macduff is trying to get Malcom to help him get rid of Macbeth. With his help and Macbeth out of the way he can get closer to the thrown.
Macbeth
ReplyDelete"Seize upon Fife, give to th' edge o' th' sword his wife, his babes, and all the unfortunate souls that trace him in his line (Act 4 sc lines 172-174)."
Macbeth believes that he is safe because the things which need to take place in order for his death to occur are impossible. However, he plans to kill Macduff in order to save himself from any possible danger. Macbeth is going to kill Macduff’s family as well.
Macduff
“Bring thou this fiend of Scotland and myself. Within my sword’s length set him” (Act 4 sc 3 273-274).
Macduff plans on fighting and killing Macbeth.
"Let us rather Hold fast the mortal sword and, like good men, Bestride our downfall'n birthdom. Each new morn New widows howl, new orphans cry." ( Act 4 sc. 3, lines 3-6)
Macduff is trying to persuade Malcom to come help him n his fight against Macbeth. He wants to strengthen the army and go attack Macbeth. He believes that they can beat him together.
Malcom
"...When i shall tread upon the tyrant's head or wear it on my sword, yet my poor country shall have more vices than it had before (Act 4 sc 3 lines 55-56)."
Malcom plans on killing Macbeth but knows that it will lead to more problems. He is not afraid to kill Macbeth but is afraid of the consequences that will follow.
“Let’s make us med’cines of our great revenge To cure this deadly grief… Be this the whetstone of your sword. Let grief convert to anger.” (Act 4 sc 3 lines 253 and 268)
Malcom wants to Macduff to use the pain of loss to fuel his actions. Now that Macduff knows what has happened to his family, Malcom wants Macduff to use the anger he feels to take revenge.
Macbeth - Act 4 Sn1 156-159
ReplyDelete"The castle of Macduff I will surprise,
Seize upon Fife, give to th' edge o' th' sword
His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls
That trace him in his line.
No boasting like a fool."
Macbeth is planing on killing anyone who stands in his path. With Macduff in England Macbeth is planning to kill anyone related to Macduff
Macduff - Act 4 Sn 3 lines 240 -242
"Bring thou this fiend of Scotland and myself.
Within my sword's length set him"
After learning of the death of his family and servants, Macduff promises to exact revenge on Macbeth, by killing him.
Malcom - Act 4 Sn3 lines 42-45
"I think withal
There would be hands uplifted in my right;
And here from gracious England have I offer
Of goodly thousand"
Malcolm has troops willing to fight in a revolt against Macbeth but he feels he is unworthy to be king.
Act 4 Sn 3 lines 191-193
"Be 't their comfort
We are coming thither. Gracious England hath
Lent us good Siward and ten thousand men;"
After learning from Ross that Macbeth's army is advancing Malcom wants to fight.
Act 4 Sn 3 line 220-221
"Let's make us med'cines of our great revenge,
To cure this deadly grief."
Malcolm is telling Macduff to exact his revenge toward Macbeth.
Macbeth:
ReplyDelete"The castle of Macduff I will suprise, Seize upon Fife give to th' edge o' th' sword"(Act 4 Sc. 1 Line 171 & 172)
Macbeth is going to assaul Macduff's castle.
"His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls That trace him in his line."(Act 4 Sc. 1 Line 173 & 174)
Macbeth will call Madduffs family and all people that have any ties to Macduff.
"No boasting like a fool; This deed I'll do before this purpose cool."(Act 4 Sc. 1 Lines 174-175)
Macbeth will not joke around and show no mercy to Macduff's friends and family.
"But no more sights!-Where are these gentlemen? Come bring me where they are."(Act 4 Sc. 1 Lines 176-177)
Macbeth wants to be lead to Macduff's family so he can slay them all.
Macduff:
"Sticks deeper, grows with more pernicious root Than summer-seeming lust, and it hath been The sword of our slain kings."(Act 4 Sc. 3 Lines 101-103)
Macduff is telling Malcolm he should be on the throne because he'll be a better king then the kings before him.
"Bring thou this fiend of Scoland and myself."(Act 4 Sc. 3 Line 273)
Macduff wants retribution for Macbeth slaying his family and wants Macbeth to die by his hands alone.
Malcolm:
"And here from gracious England have I offer Of goodly thousands. But, for all this, When I shall tread upon the tyrants head Or wear it on my sword"(Act 4 Sc. 3 Lines 53-56)
Malcolm wants to save Scotland, with the assistance from England.
"Was this upon myself. What I am truly Is thine and my poor country's to command-Whither indeed, before Old Siward with ten thousand warlike men."(Act 4 Sc. 3 Lines 150-153)
Malcolm wants to rage all out war against Macbeth with a vast army.
Nestor L.
ReplyDeleteMacbeth:
The castle of Macduff I will surprise, Seize upon Fife, give to th' edge o' th' sword His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls That trace him in his line. No boasting like a fool (Act 4 sc i lines 171-174)
In these lines Macbeth plots to destroy Macduff along with his family and castle because he thinks Macuff is a traitor. This way Macbeth gets rid of people who will cause him future troubles and will be able to keep ruling the kingdom.
Macduff:
“Let us rather hold fast the mortal sword and, like good men, bestride our downfall'n birthdom." (Act 4 sc iii lines 4-5)
Macduff says that Malcolm should be strong and ready so they could dethrone Macbeth. Their basic plan is to go an attack Macbeth with all they can and hope to dethrone him.
Malcolm:
“Whither indeed, before thy here-approach, Old Siward with ten thousand warlike men, already at a point, was setting forth” (Act 4 sc iii lines 152-154).
Malcolm tells Macduff that he sent soldiers to fight against Macbeth and that they will go to aid as well.
“Macbeth is ripe for shaking, and the powers above put on their instruments” (Act 4 sciii lines 278-280).
These lines say that it is time to fight Macbeth and dethrone him.
Ahmed Atieh
ReplyDeleteMacbeth
“Macbeth! Macbeth! Beware Macduff! Beware the Thane of Fife!” (4.1.81-82)
Macbeth is warned by the witches of Macduff.
“Laugh to scorn The power of man, for none of woman born” (4.1.90-91)
Macbeth is also warned by the witches of a man that is not born from woman. Macbeth is on the lookout for a man that is not born of woman and plans on killing him.
“ The castle of Macduff I will surprise Sieze upon fife, give to th’ edge o’ th’ sword His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls” (4.1.171-173)
Macbeth plans on attacking Macduff’s castle and killing Macduff’s wife and children.
Macduff
“Hold fast the mortal sword and, like good men Bestride our downfall’n birthdom”(4.3.4-5)
Macduff is talking to Malcom at this time. He is planning on killing Macbeth and save Scotland.
“Bring thou this fiend of Scotland and myself. Within my swords length set him”(4.3.273-274)
Macduff wants to battle Macbeth and kill him due to what Macbeth has done to his family.
Malcom
“Whither indeed, before thy here-appproach, Old Siward with ten thousand warlike men” (4.3.152-153)
Malcom is telling Macduff that there is an army of men that are ready to attack Macbeth. Malcom wants to overthrow Macbeth and kill him. He wants his rightful place as king of Scotland.
“Let’s make us med’cines of our great revenge To cure this deadly grief” (4.3.253-254)
Malcom wants to kill Macbeth. He wants use revenge as a cure to this problem. In other words, he wants Macduff’s and his own anger to keep pushing them to kill Macbeth.