https://padlet.com/sarah_fox6/macbeth Made with joy en-us 2018-03-20 13:55:22 UTC 2025-09-24 04:28:55 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/sarah_fox6/macbeth/wish/244037691 2018-03-20 14:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_fox6/macbeth/wish/244037691 https://padlet.com/sarah_fox6/macbeth/wish/244038650 2018-03-20 14:28:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_fox6/macbeth/wish/244038650 https://padlet.com/sarah_fox6/macbeth/wish/244039927 This quote demonstrates Macbeth's ambition through the use of imagery and similes. In lines 51-52 he references appearance vs reality of the dagger he sees before him. Thus has shown, Macbeth knows that the dagger he see's is a false creation he continues to execute his initial plan. The dagger symbolizes his internal conflict. Macbeth is hesitant toward the decision he is faced to make, showing he is egocentric by choosing the rotten root, which was only beneficial to himself. Through the use of internal and external forces Macbeth came to the conclusion of executing his plan of murdering King Duncan. 







]]> 2018-03-20 14:29:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_fox6/macbeth/wish/244039927 https://padlet.com/sarah_fox6/macbeth/wish/244040062      The quotes on lines 41, 53, and 45 emphasize the construction and appearance of the dagger that Macbeth is envisioning. They use the technique of imagery to describe how fate versus free will appears in the play.
     On line 41 Macbeth states "The handle toward my hand," this line is specifying the handle, which in this situation represents the power he has in the decisions he makes. He is not a leaf floating around through life, having experiences he cannot change. He does however have power in his decisions, and can manipulate the outcomes. Line vividly describes the blade of the dagger, and the blood that soaks it. This blade represents the possible outcomes of the situation. In many situations a blade is useful, whether it is to cut fire wood or to use during a meal. unfortunately, there are other situations where blades are not so merry, and are the cause of death and devastation to living beings. Line 45 explains that the dagger Macbeth is seeing is merely an illusion of the mind. This line shows that Macbeth understands that he has the power to do something good or bad if he wishes it. He understands that he has this control (handle), and must overcome greed to do the right thing.]]> 2018-03-20 14:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_fox6/macbeth/wish/244040062 https://padlet.com/sarah_fox6/macbeth/wish/244040457 Appearance vs reality is a common motif throughout this passage. In this quote a dagger appears in front of Macbeth that is an illusion of his dark intentions. This dagger appears real but in reality is not real. Furthermore the dagger initially appears fine but he sees the dagger is stained with blood. This passage relates to the rest the play because the witches say in the beginning "foul is fair and fair is foul". This means that the dagger that Macbeth sees things will be different from what they appear to be. slaughter

]]> 2018-03-20 14:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_fox6/macbeth/wish/244040457 https://padlet.com/sarah_fox6/macbeth/wish/244041025 Macbeth demonstrates his weakness in character through his guilt and indecisiveness. The dagger he imagines is a representation of his conscience. He questions himself, if the dagger is real or not, and it shows the reader that he doubtful of killing Duncan. He questions himself because he believes that he is being fooled by his own senses. Macbeth personifies the earth, as someone sure and firm; a contrast to his current state. He allows the dagger to guide his actions, as he is paranoid and guilty for the hours to come. The dagger can also portray his wife, who persuaded him to commit such a violent act. He is easily manipulated, and looses a sense of sanity by deciding to go through with Lady Macbeth's plan. 


]]> 2018-03-20 14:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_fox6/macbeth/wish/244041025 https://padlet.com/sarah_fox6/macbeth/wish/244048644 2018-03-20 14:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_fox6/macbeth/wish/244048644 https://padlet.com/sarah_fox6/macbeth/wish/244049490 This quote is also important because it connects the motif of character vs himself. Macbeth is described by the solider in the beginning of the play as a strong, independent warrior. However, this soliloquy shows a turning point in character as he is now seen as a coward by not only himself, but also his wife. All that is said regarding Macbeth in the start of the play, is a contradiction of who he has become. In addition, this change in character advances the plot. He decides to follow through with his actions to slaughter Duncan, even though he is  a beloved king, a friend and a cousin. He believes that killing the king is not right, but allows his wife to choose his fate. This will lead to the disturbance of the hierarchy. ]]> 2018-03-20 14:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_fox6/macbeth/wish/244049490 https://padlet.com/sarah_fox6/macbeth/wish/244052088 This passage relates to the motif Appearance vs Reality which is also present throughout the rest of the play. Before the death of Duncan, Macbeth is alone and begins to hallucinate and see an illusion of a dagger in front of him. This theme is important because later on in the play, Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth that he must act innocent and hide the evil inside him. This is connected to the passage because when Macbeth is alone, the appearance of the dagger symbolizes his ambition to 🤬 Duncan. This shows a change in his character because at first he denies his desire to be king yet his ambition is revealed through his soliloquy.

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