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In Macbeth what does Macbeth mean when he says he has murdered sleep?
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes, he does murder sleep. After he kills Duncan, the king of Scotland, His mind begins to denigrate into nothingness. He has night mares, see ghost of his murderer's and can not sleep. SO as it is written he murders sleep; meaning he Killed Duncan in his sleep and he killed his own sleep for he can not because of guilt. If yo need anymore Information go to Spark notes. com and click on No fear Shakespeare. they have all his plays listed and written in modern terms. Hope this was of help!
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∙ 9y agoSleep represents death. This foreshadows Macbeth's death later on the the play.
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∙ 13y agoit simply means, that when he killed the king, he also killed sleep. Macbeth now wont be able to sleep because of the guilt of killing the king =]
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∙ 12y agoMacbeth murdered Duncan in his sleep, and sleep is a time to be peaceful. And if murdered him in his time of rest, in an essence he murdered sleep.
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∙ 14y agoNot only has he murdererd a friend but he has murdered his sleep as awell because the murders haunt him in his sleep
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Who says the earth was feverous and did shake in Macbeth?
Lennox says it to Macbeth in Act 2 Scene 3, before Macduff sees that Duncan is murdered.
What line is A little water will clear us of this deed?
Lady Macbeth says this just after Macbeth has murdered Duncan and there is a knock on their door. She says it Act 2 Scene 2 Line 70 in theoxford school version of the play.
What happens to Lady Macbeth before she dies?
She goes insane and always says there is blood on her hand.
In what ways is Macbeth haunted by the murder of Duncan and Banquo?
even before killing duncan he is not sure if he should do it or not Lady Macbeth forces him to by calling him names and after he has killed duncan he literally goes mad he hears voices saying "Macbeth hath murdered sleep!" after he has done the deed, he could not even think straight to finish his job he was ordered to leave the dagger but he has come back with them he could not believe he has done such a deed and is so ashamed that he says "all of the waters of neptune will not wash this blood from my hands" that is not literal, but psychological he never regains sanity and becomes a serial killer
What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says The attempt and not the deed confounds us?
Lady Macbeth and Macbeth attempted to do the murder. They will be punished for what they attempted to do even if they didnt succeed
Who says the earth was feverous and did shake in Macbeth?
Lennox says it to Macbeth in Act 2 Scene 3, before Macduff sees that Duncan is murdered.
What line is A little water will clear us of this deed?
Lady Macbeth says this just after Macbeth has murdered Duncan and there is a knock on their door. She says it Act 2 Scene 2 Line 70 in theoxford school version of the play.
F what does it mean when it says Macbeth shall sleep no more?
This is a famous line from William Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," spoken by Macbeth after he murders King Duncan. The line signifies Macbeth's realization that he will never have peace again, as he will be haunted by guilt and cannot reverse his actions. It symbolizes his descent into madness and infamy.
What happens to Lady Macbeth before she dies?
She goes insane and always says there is blood on her hand.
Who is Macduff referring to when he says All my pretty chickens and their dam?
Macduff is referring to his wife and children who have been murdered by Macbeth's henchmen. This line from Shakespeare's play "Macbeth" showcases Macduff's grief and anger over their deaths.
In what ways is Macbeth haunted by the murder of Duncan and Banquo?
even before killing duncan he is not sure if he should do it or not Lady Macbeth forces him to by calling him names and after he has killed duncan he literally goes mad he hears voices saying "Macbeth hath murdered sleep!" after he has done the deed, he could not even think straight to finish his job he was ordered to leave the dagger but he has come back with them he could not believe he has done such a deed and is so ashamed that he says "all of the waters of neptune will not wash this blood from my hands" that is not literal, but psychological he never regains sanity and becomes a serial killer
What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says The attempt and not the deed confounds us?
Lady Macbeth and Macbeth attempted to do the murder. They will be punished for what they attempted to do even if they didnt succeed
What does Macbeth mean when he says the greatest is behind SC111?
The best is yet to come.
What does it mean when Macbeth says your voice in your sword?
when she says that it means that your voice horrible it sounds like it got stuck in a sword.
What is ironic about Macbeths toast to Banquo?
Macbeth says that he wishes Banquo was present at the dinner, yet Macbeth murdered Banquo. Macbeth proposed a toast to Banquo so that the Lords would not suspect Macbeth of any foul play. However, later on in this scene Macbeth betrayed himself. He thought he could see Banquos ghost, and he was acting strangely. The Lords were very confused and thought he was going mad and Lady Macbeth had to act for Macbeth and try and save their reputation.
Macbeth Who says cannot be ill cannot be good?
Macbeth says it, when he's contemplating the witches' prophecy.
What does Macbeth mean when he says away and fool the time fairest show false heart does know?
Your a geek!!
