King Duncan
the candle scene in Macbeth refers to the 'Sleepwalking scene"... where Lady Macbeth's heart has been burdened with remorse and she longs for peace of mind and soul. the unending darkness that has over time engulfed her mind is only broken by the flickering light from her candle... check it up..(not sure)
A false creation,/ Proceeding from the heat-oppressed brain?
In Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," Lady Macbeth refers to the saying "like the poor cat i' th' adage" when she is trying to convince her husband to be more ruthless and ambitious. The phrase alludes to the idea that curiosity killed the cat, suggesting that Macbeth should not hesitate or show weakness in pursuing his goals. Lady Macbeth is urging Macbeth to be decisive and bold, even if it means taking risks or resorting to immoral actions.
She kills herself. After convincing Macbeth to kill so many people to get power, her guilt kicks in. This guilt is manifest when she walks in her sleep, talking of washing her hands of the blood, i.e. guilt. It eventually completely consumes her, and she commits suicide.In Act 5, Scene 1, a Doctor and Gentlewoman observe Lady Macbeth sleepwalking. After observing, the doctor advises the Gentlewoman to "Remove from her the means of all annoyance" (V i 78). He is telling her to keep away from Lady Macbeth anything she could use to kill herself.In Act 5, Scene 5, Macbeth hears a cry within of women,and it can be assumed that this is either Lady Macbeth or her attendants who have discovered her dead body. Seyton, a nobleman loyal to Macbeth, comes to him and says "The Queen, my lord, is dead." (V v 18).In the final speech of the play, in Act 5, Scene 8, Malcolm refers to Macbeth's "fiend-like Queen, who, as 'tis thought, by self and violent hands took off her life." (V iix 81-83). This means that it is believed by most people that Lady Macbeth commited suicide.
The homonym for "baron" is "barren." They sound the same but have different meanings, with "barren" meaning lacking vegetation or unproductive, while "baron" refers to a nobleman of various ranks.
When Macbeth refers to Macduff he is talking about a man who holds the title Thane of Fife.
In Act 1, Scene 2 of Macbeth, the captain refers to Macbeth as "brave Macbeth" in line 16. This title emphasizes Macbeth's courage and prowess in battle.
King Duncan
The pronoun "it" in the conversation between Macbeth and Banquo likely refers to the witches' prophecy about Macbeth becoming king.
A barren stoop is like a set of stairs leading to the door.
In Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," the character who is described as a slave is Macbeth himself. He refers to himself as a slave to ambition and to Lady Macbeth's desires, illustrating how he is controlled by his overwhelming desire for power and the consequences of his actions.
In Macbeth, the word "mettle" is used to describe one's character, courage, or resilience. For example, Lady Macbeth refers to her husband's mettle when discussing whether he is fit to be king.
No, "bountiful" and "barren" are not the same; they have opposite meanings. "Bountiful" refers to something that is abundant or plentiful, often in terms of resources or produce. In contrast, "barren" describes something that is empty, unproductive, or lacking in growth. Thus, these terms convey fundamentally different concepts.
In Shakespeare's play Macbeth, the phrase "carved out his passage" refers to Macbeth's violent and ruthless path to power. It implies that Macbeth forcibly cleared a way for himself through deceit, murder, and betrayal in order to achieve his goals.
"Out damned spot" is a famous line from Shakespeare's play Macbeth, spoken by Lady Macbeth in Act 5. It refers to her guilt and the metaphorical stain of blood on her hands from the murders she and Macbeth committed. The line showcases Lady Macbeth's deteriorating mental state as her guilt overwhelms her.
Lady Macbeth sees the blood of Duncan on her hands, and is unable to remove it, which symbolizes her inability to discard the guilt she feels for his murder.