Macbeth Act 5: Scene 1 - 7

Here are some images I found in Act 5. "This disease is beyond my practice: yet I have known those which have walked in their sleep who have died holily in their beds." (Doctor, page 208) This quotation is after the doctor and the lady-in-waiting have watched Lady Macbeth act very strange while sleep walking. This quotation shows some significance because it can relate to two pieces of imagery. It mentions sleep as well as disease. With the disease, I'm not sure whether the doctor meant for this situation to be a physical one or a mental. I guess it works for both. But, with sleep, it goes to show that Lady Macbeth doesn't receive all the benefits of sleep even though she is completely unconscious. Most likely created by all the guilt that is put on her shoulders. Another quotation, "Meet we the med'cine of the sickly weal, and with him pour we, in our country's purge, each drop of us." (Caithness, page 212) This is when the lords meet and decide what to do now that Macbeth has plagued their nation under his rule. Basically, what this quotation is saying is that Malcolm, the rightful heir to the throne, will heal their 'sickly' country and they are all worth giving up their lives to help bring Macbeth to justice. The significance of this quotation is that Scotland is sick or 'injured' and it needs some healing. Also, the lords say that they are willing to shed some 'blood' in order to help make Malcolm become king. So, in the end, there were some of the many images found in Act 5 of Macbeth.

Macbeth Act 4: Scene 3

Here are some images I found in the reading. " With an untitled tyrant bloody-sceptred, when shalt thou see why wholesome days again..." (Macduff, page 186) With this quotation, it is a conversation between Malcolm and Macduff. And, basically, Macduff is telling Malcolm that he really thinks that Macbeth is becoming a tyrant and that he wonders when they are going to see the 'wholesome' days once more. But, with the imagery, it describes Macbeth as an untitled tyrant bloody-sceptred, which would basically mean that Macbeth has suffered from 'mental injury' that has corrupted his mind by his gain of power and murderous deeds. And, finally, two more quotations of imagery I found, "... this noble passion, child of integrity, hath from my soul wiped the black scruples, reconciled my thoughts to thy good truth and honour." (Malcolm, page 188) "... her abjure the taints and blames I laid upon myself, for strangers to my nature." (Malcolm, page 188) Both of these quotes are spoken by Malcolm to Macduff. With the first one, he's saying that because of Macduff's noble passion, it has wiped out all of Malcolm's black and 'shadow'-like suspicions from his soul. So, he's thanking him. And, in the second quotation, Malcolm is telling Macduff that he is going to discard all of the negative and bad comments that he has said about himself. They are 'strange' or foreign to him now.

Macbeth Act 4: Scene 1-2

Here are some images that I found in the reading. "Hariper cries: 'Tis time, 'tis time." (3rd Witch, page 158) This quotations is right at the beginning of the Act. It is the three witches surrounding a fiery cauldron, mixing potions, and casting spells. The significance of this quotation is that the 3rd Witch says "Tis time, tis time" twice, which can easily be seen as a 'double' image. Another quotation I found, "Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble." (All Three Witches, page 158) This quotation occurs in the same scene as the first quotation. They are chanting rhythmic rhymes by casting more and more spells. This is obviously an image of 'double' because one: they say double twice and two: they say this chanting phrase more than once in the scene. And, finally, "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." (Macbeth, page 164) This quotation is when Macbeth has confronted the Witches and demanded more knowledge about their prophecies and apparition. And, after he has gained more information from the Witches, he says that after Macduff has been killed, he'll be able to relax and even sleep through the thunderous storm. This quote is significant because it has two images, which are double and sleep.

Macbeth Act 3: Scene 4 - 6

Here are some images I found in the reading. "Hence, horrible shadow! Unreal mock'ry, hence!" (Macbeth, page 140) For this quotation, Macbeth has been seeing the ghost of Banquo at their dinner party. However, everyone else has no idea what Macbeth is doing or what he is seeing. By this point, Lady Macbeth has been trying to reenforce the fact that Macbeth acts like this all the time and that there's no need to become alarmed. But, pretty much, this quote is Macbeth telling the ghost of Banquo or this 'shadow' to go away. Another quotation, " Did he not straight, in pious rage, the two delinquents tear, that were the slaves of drink and sleep?" (Lennox, page 150) This is when Lennox is talking to the other lords about several of the most turn of events that have taken place. But, with this quotation, Lennox is asking the lords if Macbeth did the right thing by killing the two 'murderous' servants, that were drunk and lacking of 'sleep', right after he found Duncan dead. Lennox believes that it was a very noble and wise decision. And, finally, "The cloudy messenger turns me his back..." (Lord, page 152) With this quotation, the lord is taking about how this 'cloudy' or shadow/mysterious messenger turned up and gave him a message from Macduff saying that he will not attend Macbeth's gathering. Not only is the messenger mysterious but other characters and other events can easily be seen as the same... 'cloudy'.

Macbeth: Act 3: Scene 1 - 3

Here are some images I found in the reading. "Hie you to horse: adieu, till you return at night." (Macbeth, page 112) Basically, this quote is when Macbeth is telling Banquo to hurry off to horse, do whatever he needs to accomplish, and then hurry back in time for the formal dinner that he just invited him to. The significance of this quote is that Macbeth is trying to display himself to Banquo as a likable character and that he can trust him. But, in reality, Macbeth has other thoughts for Banquo. Instead of treating him to a nice dinner, he plans on hiring assassins to kill Banquo and his son so that the prophesy will not come true. (Macbeth's 'darker' side) Another quote I found, "...upon my head they placed a fruitless crown..." (Macbeth, page 114) This is when Macbeth is all alone and thinking to himself. He begins to think about the witches and their prophesy and how Banquo's children will be king. So, he comes to the conclusion that sometime during his time of power, he'll be overthrown. So, the whole 'fruitless crown' thing basically means that he just the stand in King. And, he doesn't like that thought. (I think that one somewhat works with planting) And, finally, another quote I found, "So is he mine: and in such bloody distance, that every minute of his being thrusts against my near'st of life..." (Macbeth, page 118) This is when Macbeth is trying to convince the murders that Banquo is an enemy and he needs to be taken care of. This is significant because even though they're friends, he would rather order assassins to kill Banquo and his son so that he doesn't get overthrown instead of letting things play out. He wants control over his fate. (This is a 'bloody' injury in his mind)

Macbeth: Act 2: Scene 1 - 4

Here are some images that I found throughout the reading. "Their candles are all out." (Banquo, page 72) This is at the beginning of the act, where Banquo is talking with his son, Fleance. They are walking around Macbeth's castle and Banquo notices that all the lights are out and that's it's a very 'dark' night. This quote from Banquo gives the reader a sense that dark events are on the arise. Another image I found, "A heavy summons lies like lead upon me, and yet I would not sleep. Merciful powers, restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature gives way to in repose!" (Banquo, page 72) This is significant because it talks about how he physically feels like he wants to retire and go to sleep. But, he refuses. He wants to stay awake because he thinks that what he sees in his dreams is far worse than feeling tired. "or art thou but a dagger of the mind, a false creation, proceeding from the heat-oppressed brain?" (Macbeth, page 76) This is important because he's still questioning himself about whether to kill Duncan or not. This is like up to the last minutes before he makes his decision. It's such a tough decision for him that he wonders if he's suffering from some 'illness' or 'disease'.

Macbeth: Act 1: Scene 4 - 7

Here are some images I found in the reading. "I have begun to plant thee, and will labour to make thee full of growing." (Duncan, page 46) Basically, what Duncan is saying here is that he starting "to grow" on Macbeth. He is beginning to like him and he plans on giving Macbeth rewards for his valor. "Come, thick night, and pall thee in the dunnest smoke of hell, that my keen knife see not the wound it makes, nor heaven peep through the blanket of the dark, to cry 'Hold, hold!" (Lady Macbeth, page 52) Lady Macbeth is hoping that nothing will stand in her way of her ambitions for power. She wants the 'darkness' to cover her so that she cannot be seen and get away with the cruel deeds that she plans on completing. "He's here in double trust..." (Macbeth, page 60) This is when Macbeth is unsure whether or not he wants to go through with killing the king and he gives to reasons why he shouldn't. The first reason is that he is Duncan's kinsman and subject, which means that Duncan trusts him. And, the second reason is that he should fight off the murderer instead of using the knife and killing the king himself. So, Macbeth is in utter turmoil in his mind at this point.

Macbeth: Act 1: Scene 1 - 3

Here are a few images I found in the reading. "What bloody man is that?" (Duncan, page 26) This is talking about the Sergeant who has been injured in a very recent battle. This is important to Duncan because first, the Sergeant will be able to give him an update on the battle and second, it gives Duncan a visualization of the war that is going on. "So well thy words become thee, as thy wounds; they smack of hour both. Go get him surgeons." (Duncan, page 28) The significance of this passage is that Duncan understands that he must be in pain and that he respects and thanks him for his services and bravery. "Sleep shall neither night nor day hang upon his pent-house lid..." (1st Witch, page 32) What the 1st witch is talking about is that she is cursing the captain of the Tiger to not be able to sleep because his wife insulted her. And, finally, "So withered, and so wild in their attire, that look not like the'inhabitants o'th'earth..." (Banquo, page 34) This is significant because it talks about how the witches look so ugly that they don't even look human. The way they dress causing them to be questioned on how they are.