In the play, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth use many elaborate schemes to place Macbeth on the throne. ... Macbeth mirrors Adam; Lady Macbeth mirrors Eve, and the kingship mirrors the forbidden fruit. ... In this quote, Lady Macbeth is talking to herself about her husband, saying that Macbeth's kindness is an undesired characteristic. ... With these words, Lady Macbeth lets the reader know that Macbeth is a kind man. ... In this quote, Macbeth is using "all great Neptune's oceans" as an allusion and a hyperbole to say that no amount of water can get rid of the blood from his hand...

• Word Count: 3108
• Approx Pages: 12
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• Grade Level: High School

Macbeth was not born evil. ... The moment Lady Macbeth realized Macbeth's intent to become king, she dedicated herself to helping Macbeth achieve this goal, however evil it may be. ... When Macbeth kills Banquo, it becomes appearent that Macbeth can no longer trust anyone around him. ... (3.6.29-37) This quote expresses the feelings of everyone who is living under the rule of the tyrant Macbeth. Macbeth no longer has the support of his kingdom, the most important thing a king needs. ...

• Word Count: 1772
• Approx Pages: 7
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• Grade Level: High School

Because of this quote, we see Macbeth as less loyal, and more ambitious. ... An important metaphor is used to describe where he will end up if he actually kills the king. ... Another important metaphor is used in the end of the soliloquy by relating a horse jumping over something to Macbeth. The quote states, "To prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition, which overleaps itself and falls on the other." ... These are two very important analogies that help see into Macbeth's character and develop him more closely. ...

• Word Count: 751
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School