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Macbeth's ambition is shown in his aside. The literary
device used here is foreshadowing, because his first thought to gain power is by murdering Duncan.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his aside. The literary
device used here is repetition, because he repeats the idea that he must overcome others for power, and that he will go to great lengths for the position.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in Ross' dialogue. The literary device used here is dramatic irony, Ross is correct that ambition was the reason for the murder, but he thinks that Duncan's children did it.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his dialogue. The literary
device used here is repetition, because he repeats the idea that he mus murder for power, that this is the way to
obtain position.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his dialogue. The literary
device used here is indirect characterization, because his speech develops the rude and evil side of Macbeth that we now see.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in Macduff's actions. The literary device shown here is situational irony, because Macbeth was warned about this exact outcome. The witches deceived him, but he still murdered and payed for his
actions by Macduff's sword.
My thought, whose murder yet is but fantastical,
Shakes so my single state of man
That function is smother'd in surmise,
and nothing is but what is not.
The Prince of Cumberland! That is a step
On which I must fall down, or else o'erleap,
For in my way it lies. Stars, hide your fires;
Let not light see my black and deep desires.
'Gainst nature still!
Thriftless ambition, that will ravin up
Thine own lives' means! Then 'tis most like
The sovereignty will fall upon Macbeth.
For mine own good
All causes shall give way. I am in blood
Stepped in so far that, should I wade no more,
Returning were as tedious as go o'er.
I conjure you, by that which you profess,
Howe'er you come to know it, answer me
Hail, king! for so thou art: behold, where stands Th' usurper's cursèd head
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Act 1 Scene 4 Line 48-51
Act 2 Scene 4 Line 27-30
Act 3 Scene 4 Line 135-138
Act 4 Scene 1 Line 50-51
Act 5 Scene 8 Line 54-55
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his aside. The literary
device used here is foreshadowing, because his first thought to gain power is by murdering Duncan.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his aside. The literary
device used here is repetition, because he repeats the idea that he must overcome others for power, and that he will go to great lengths for the position.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in Ross' dialogue. The literary device used here is dramatic irony, Ross is correct that ambition was the reason for the murder, but he thinks that Duncan's children did it.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his dialogue. The literary
device used here is repetition, because he repeats the idea that he mus murder for power, that this is the way to
obtain position.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his dialogue. The literary
device used here is indirect characterization, because his speech develops the rude and evil side of Macbeth that we now see.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in Macduff's actions. The literary device shown here is situational irony, because Macbeth was warned about this exact outcome. The witches deceived him, but he still murdered and payed for his
actions by Macduff's sword.
My thought, whose murder yet is but fantastical,
Shakes so my single state of man
That function is smother'd in surmise,
and nothing is but what is not.
The Prince of Cumberland! That is a step
On which I must fall down, or else o'erleap,
For in my way it lies. Stars, hide your fires;
Let not light see my black and deep desires.
'Gainst nature still!
Thriftless ambition, that will ravin up
Thine own lives' means! Then 'tis most like
The sovereignty will fall upon Macbeth.
For mine own good
All causes shall give way. I am in blood
Stepped in so far that, should I wade no more,
Returning were as tedious as go o'er.
I conjure you, by that which you profess,
Howe'er you come to know it, answer me
Hail, king! for so thou art: behold, where stands Th' usurper's cursèd head
Act 1 Scene 3 Line 139-142
Act 1 Scene 4 Line 48-51
Act 2 Scene 4 Line 27-30
Act 3 Scene 4 Line 135-138
Act 4 Scene 1 Line 50-51
Act 5 Scene 8 Line 54-55
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his aside. The literary
device used here is foreshadowing, because his first thought to gain power is by murdering Duncan.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his aside. The literary
device used here is repetition, because he repeats the idea that he must overcome others for power, and that he will go to great lengths for the position.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in Ross' dialogue. The literary device used here is dramatic irony, Ross is correct that ambition was the reason for the murder, but he thinks that Duncan's children did it.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his dialogue. The literary
device used here is repetition, because he repeats the idea that he mus murder for power, that this is the way to
obtain position.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his dialogue. The literary
device used here is indirect characterization, because his speech develops the rude and evil side of Macbeth that we now see.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in Macduff's actions. The literary device shown here is situational irony, because Macbeth was warned about this exact outcome. The witches deceived him, but he still murdered and payed for his
actions by Macduff's sword.
My thought, whose murder yet is but fantastical,
Shakes so my single state of man
That function is smother'd in surmise,
and nothing is but what is not.
The Prince of Cumberland! That is a step
On which I must fall down, or else o'erleap,
For in my way it lies. Stars, hide your fires;
Let not light see my black and deep desires.
'Gainst nature still!
Thriftless ambition, that will ravin up
Thine own lives' means! Then 'tis most like
The sovereignty will fall upon Macbeth.
For mine own good
All causes shall give way. I am in blood
Stepped in so far that, should I wade no more,
Returning were as tedious as go o'er.
I conjure you, by that which you profess,
Howe'er you come to know it, answer me
Hail, king! for so thou art: behold, where stands Th' usurper's cursèd head
Act 1 Scene 3 Line 139-142
Act 1 Scene 4 Line 48-51
Act 2 Scene 4 Line 27-30
Act 3 Scene 4 Line 135-138
Act 4 Scene 1 Line 50-51
Act 5 Scene 8 Line 54-55
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his aside. The literary
device used here is foreshadowing, because his first thought to gain power is by murdering Duncan.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his aside. The literary
device used here is repetition, because he repeats the idea that he must overcome others for power, and that he will go to great lengths for the position.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in Ross' dialogue. The literary device used here is dramatic irony, Ross is correct that ambition was the reason for the murder, but he thinks that Duncan's children did it.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his dialogue. The literary
device used here is repetition, because he repeats the idea that he mus murder for power, that this is the way to
obtain position.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his dialogue. The literary
device used here is indirect characterization, because his speech develops the rude and evil side of Macbeth that we now see.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in Macduff's actions. The literary device shown here is situational irony, because Macbeth was warned about this exact outcome. The witches deceived him, but he still murdered and payed for his
actions by Macduff's sword.
My thought, whose murder yet is but fantastical,
Shakes so my single state of man
That function is smother'd in surmise,
and nothing is but what is not.
The Prince of Cumberland! That is a step
On which I must fall down, or else o'erleap,
For in my way it lies. Stars, hide your fires;
Let not light see my black and deep desires.
'Gainst nature still!
Thriftless ambition, that will ravin up
Thine own lives' means! Then 'tis most like
The sovereignty will fall upon Macbeth.
For mine own good
All causes shall give way. I am in blood
Stepped in so far that, should I wade no more,
Returning were as tedious as go o'er.
I conjure you, by that which you profess,
Howe'er you come to know it, answer me
Hail, king! for so thou art: behold, where stands Th' usurper's cursèd head
Act 1 Scene 3 Line 139-142
Act 1 Scene 4 Line 48-51
Act 2 Scene 4 Line 27-30
Act 3 Scene 4 Line 135-138
Act 4 Scene 1 Line 50-51
Act 5 Scene 8 Line 54-55
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his aside. The literary
device used here is foreshadowing, because his first thought to gain power is by murdering Duncan.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his aside. The literary
device used here is repetition, because he repeats the idea that he must overcome others for power, and that he will go to great lengths for the position.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in Ross' dialogue. The literary device used here is dramatic irony, Ross is correct that ambition was the reason for the murder, but he thinks that Duncan's children did it.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his dialogue. The literary
device used here is repetition, because he repeats the idea that he mus murder for power, that this is the way to
obtain position.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his dialogue. The literary
device used here is indirect characterization, because his speech develops the rude and evil side of Macbeth that we now see.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in Macduff's actions. The literary device shown here is situational irony, because Macbeth was warned about this exact outcome. The witches deceived him, but he still murdered and payed for his
actions by Macduff's sword.
My thought, whose murder yet is but fantastical,
Shakes so my single state of man
That function is smother'd in surmise,
and nothing is but what is not.
The Prince of Cumberland! That is a step
On which I must fall down, or else o'erleap,
For in my way it lies. Stars, hide your fires;
Let not light see my black and deep desires.
'Gainst nature still!
Thriftless ambition, that will ravin up
Thine own lives' means! Then 'tis most like
The sovereignty will fall upon Macbeth.
For mine own good
All causes shall give way. I am in blood
Stepped in so far that, should I wade no more,
Returning were as tedious as go o'er.
I conjure you, by that which you profess,
Howe'er you come to know it, answer me
Hail, king! for so thou art: behold, where stands Th' usurper's cursèd head
Act 1 Scene 3 Line 139-142
Act 1 Scene 4 Line 48-51
Act 2 Scene 4 Line 27-30
Act 3 Scene 4 Line 135-138
Act 4 Scene 1 Line 50-51
Act 5 Scene 8 Line 54-55
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his aside. The literary
device used here is foreshadowing, because his first thought to gain power is by murdering Duncan.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his aside. The literary
device used here is repetition, because he repeats the idea that he must overcome others for power, and that he will go to great lengths for the position.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in Ross' dialogue. The literary device used here is dramatic irony, Ross is correct that ambition was the reason for the murder, but he thinks that Duncan's children did it.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his dialogue. The literary
device used here is repetition, because he repeats the idea that he mus murder for power, that this is the way to
obtain position.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his dialogue. The literary
device used here is indirect characterization, because his speech develops the rude and evil side of Macbeth that we now see.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in Macduff's actions. The literary device shown here is situational irony, because Macbeth was warned about this exact outcome. The witches deceived him, but he still murdered and payed for his
actions by Macduff's sword.
My thought, whose murder yet is but fantastical,
Shakes so my single state of man
That function is smother'd in surmise,
and nothing is but what is not.
The Prince of Cumberland! That is a step
On which I must fall down, or else o'erleap,
For in my way it lies. Stars, hide your fires;
Let not light see my black and deep desires.
'Gainst nature still!
Thriftless ambition, that will ravin up
Thine own lives' means! Then 'tis most like
The sovereignty will fall upon Macbeth.
For mine own good
All causes shall give way. I am in blood
Stepped in so far that, should I wade no more,
Returning were as tedious as go o'er.
I conjure you, by that which you profess,
Howe'er you come to know it, answer me
Hail, king! for so thou art: behold, where stands Th' usurper's cursèd head
Act 1 Scene 3 Line 139-142
Act 1 Scene 4 Line 48-51
Act 2 Scene 4 Line 27-30
Act 3 Scene 4 Line 135-138
Act 4 Scene 1 Line 50-51
Act 5 Scene 8 Line 54-55
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his aside. The literary
device used here is foreshadowing, because his first thought to gain power is by murdering Duncan.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his aside. The literary
device used here is repetition, because he repeats the idea that he must overcome others for power, and that he will go to great lengths for the position.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in Ross' dialogue. The literary device used here is dramatic irony, Ross is correct that ambition was the reason for the murder, but he thinks that Duncan's children did it.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his dialogue. The literary
device used here is repetition, because he repeats the idea that he mus murder for power, that this is the way to
obtain position.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in his dialogue. The literary
device used here is indirect characterization, because his speech develops the rude and evil side of Macbeth that we now see.
Macbeth's ambition is shown in Macduff's actions. The literary device shown here is situational irony, because Macbeth was warned about this exact outcome. The witches deceived him, but he still murdered and payed for his
actions by Macduff's sword.
My thought, whose murder yet is but fantastical,
Shakes so my single state of man
That function is smother'd in surmise,
and nothing is but what is not.
The Prince of Cumberland! That is a step
On which I must fall down, or else o'erleap,
For in my way it lies. Stars, hide your fires;
Let not light see my black and deep desires.
'Gainst nature still!
Thriftless ambition, that will ravin up
Thine own lives' means! Then 'tis most like
The sovereignty will fall upon Macbeth.
For mine own good
All causes shall give way. I am in blood
Stepped in so far that, should I wade no more,
Returning were as tedious as go o'er.
I conjure you, by that which you profess,
Howe'er you come to know it, answer me
Hail, king! for so thou art: behold, where stands Th' usurper's cursèd head