That such a hideous trumpet calls to parley

The sleepers of the house? Speak, speak!

Macduff: O gentle lady!

'Tis not for you to hear what I can speak;

The repetition in a woman's ear

Would murder as it fell.

(II.iii.82-87)

When Lady Macbeth questions as to what happened, Macduff refuses to tell her that Duncan is dead. He believes that it is not for a woman's ear to hear, unknowing that Lady Macbeth played a critical role in the murder. These lines point to the obvious gender roles and stereotypes of the time, where men expected women to be gentle and incapable of cleverness, linking to the theme of "manhood", as men thought very lowly of women's capableness. It also connects to the theme of "appearance vs. reality", as although Lady Macbeth appears to be completely innocent, she is in fact the mastermind behind it all.

(II.iii.92-97)

Pictured: a man clearly pretending to be shocked

Macbeth is the one who killed King Duncan, but as Macduff and Lennox found out about Duncan's stabbed and lifeless body, Macbeth acts clueless and shocked. Macbeth pretends that he saw King Duncan very highly even saying that he wished to be dead before Duncan did. This is an example of "looks can be deceiving."

And yet I would not sleep : merciful powers,

Restrain me in the cursed thoughts that nature

Gives way to in repose.

(II.i.6-9)

Banquo talks to his son, Fleance, about avoiding sleep because he fears the thoughts that may come to him as his body is resting. Him trying to stay awake and alert is represented in the GIF above, as she is also attempting to stay alert. He fears that his ambition may take over him, as he has been thinking of the witches' prophesies. He talks of angels and nature, representing the theme of "natural and unnatural". This also links to the theme of "ambition", as Banquo's ambition is starting to take over him as well, which he fears.

That I did kill them.

(II.iii.107-108)

After killing King Duncan, Macbeth kills the guards as well, to ensure that the guards can be properly framed for the murder. Macbeth slyly covers this up by mentioning that he was angry about Duncan's death and that he was not thinking clearly, as any other person would, which relates to the theme "appearance vs reality". He insincerely apologizes for the killings, as the woman in the GIF does above. Macbeth's deception allows him to continue forward without arousing suspicion from the others.

I have thee not, and yet I see thee still. Art thou not, fatal vision, sensible to feeling as to sight? Or art thou but a dagger of the mind, a false creation, proceeding from the heat-oppressed brain?

(III.ii.35-39)

Pictured: a woman who seems to be seeing things and her world becoming dizzy

Macbeth is hallucinating a dagger before him. He can't grasp the handle of the dagger and is contemplating whether it's his imagination or if it's a demon possessing him to imagine it. Macbeth is afraid because the dagger bloody represents his desires. Macbeth is conflicted because he wants to kill king Duncan due to the pressure from Lady Macbeth to become king, but on the other end, he doesn't want to betray the king because he is faithful to him, and a current guest at his abode. This is an example of the themes "natural vs. Unnatural," "ambition," "fate," and "hallucinations."

They must lie there : go, carry them, and smear

The sleepy grooms with blood.

Macbeth: I'll go no more :

I am afraid to think what I have done ;

Look on 't again I dare not.

Lady Macbeth: Infirm of purpose!

Give me the daggers.

(II.ii.51-53)

The original plan was that Macbeth would leave the daggers with the guards to frame them of King Duncan's murder. Macbeth, however, forgot about this crucial detail in his frenzy but was too afraid to go back to the murder scene. Frustrated by Macbeth's disarray, as the man in the GIF is, Lady Macbeth takes it upon herself to do this task, connecting this instance with the theme of "ambition". Lady Macbeth's ambition shows that she will do whatever it takes to achieve her goals.

(II.iiii.25-27)

Pictured: a man who seems to have a sudden realization and is accusing something.

Macduff is suspicious of the King's sons for Duncan's murder. He suspects them because they were the only ones to run away and leave the crime scene. This ties to the theme of "appearance vs. Reality."

(II.iiii.28-30)

Pictured: a man being crowned

As Ross announced, Macbeth is to be the next king, replacing Duncan. though Ross thinks his reign might not be as smooth. It seems like the plan Macbeth and Lady Macbeth made was successful. This lies with the themes of "ambition," and "fate."

Donalbain: to Ireland, I; our separated fortune shall keep us both the safer: where we are, there's daggers in men's smiles: the near in blood, the nearer bloody.

(II.iiii.136-142)

Pictured: a man fearfully running away from danger that chases him.

Malcolm and Donalbain want to escape the danger of being the next hiers to the throne. Their father, king Duncan, has just been murdered, so the sons know that they are the next targets to be killed. so they run away separately to England and Ireland to keep themselves alive and safe. This ties to the theme of "violence."

It shall make honour for you.

Banquo: So I lose none

In seeking to augment it, but still keep

My bosom franchis'd and allegiance clear,

I shall be counsell'd.

Macbeth: Good repose the while!

Banquo: Thanks, sir : the like to you.

(II.i.25-30)

Macbeth asks Banquo that if when the time comes for him to follow the fate that the witches prophesized he will have Banquo's support. Banquo knows what Macbeth refers to and makes the decision that he will stand by Macbeth as long as he will not have to lose any honour by doing something wrong. By doing so, Banquo speaks of the theme of "manhood", as he wants his honour to be upheld, which is very important in society of man. This also links to the theme of "fate vs. free will", as Macbeth and Banquo are making the conscious choice, out of their own free will, to gain the fate that was prophesized. Lastly, the theme of "ambition" was also used here, since Macbeth is clearly stating his ambitions and further plans to Banquo here.