The scene is divided into two parts. In the first, Ross and an old man talk about all the strange portents which accompanied the murder. Since a lot of this has already been heard in the conversation between Lennox and Macbeth, thus creating the pathetic fallacy intended, this scene is considered superfluous by some directors. The second half of the scene, after Macduff enters, tells us the result of the council called after the murder: the grooms are found guilty of the murder, Malcolm and Donalbain are suspected of bribing them to do so by reason of their flight, and Macbeth has been named as the new king. We also find out something about Macduff's character--while Ross will attend the coronation, Macduff, who is not a courtier, would rather stay at home. This prepares us for Macbeth's question later on "How say'st thou that Macduff denies us his person at our great bidding?"
The murder takes place offstage, after the end of Act II Scene I but before Macbeth re-enters near the beginning of Scene II. If the action is viewed as being continuous, it must be while Lady M is saying "That which hath made them drunk hath made me bold."
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Just read that tonight w/ my kids - Act II, Scene II - Lady M's second line.
Act V, scene ii of Shakespeare's "Macbeth" focuses on the generals and military leaders discussing Macbeth's deteriorating mental state because it sets the stage for Macbeth's downfall and highlights the theme of moral decay. It shows the consequences of Macbeth's tyrannical rule and his descent into madness, which ultimately leads to his downfall. Additionally, it provides insight into how others perceive Macbeth's actions and the impact of his reign on the country.
Romeo and Juliet hold conversations in Act I Scene 5, Act II Scene 2, Act II Scene 6 and Act III Scene 5.
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Blood is used as a symbol representing guilt. It is seen on the hands of Lady Macbeth in 5.1, on Banquo's ghost and the face of his murderer (Macbeth sees it, though the murderer does not notice - Macbeth feels guilt, he does not) in 3.4, and the dagger that Macbeth sees in 2.1, when Macbeth wrestles with the guilt for the deed he is about to do
At various times in the play various lords show their mistrust and suspicion for Macbeth. Macduff shows it when he refuses to attend Macbeth's coronation at the end of Act II. Banquo starts Act three by saying "I fear thou play'dst most foully for't". In Act III Scene 6 Lennox expresses his suspicions of Macbeth. Ross arrives in England in Act IV Scene 3 to deliver a message as usual, but it is clear that he will not return to Scotland.
Act II - The Seldom Scene album - was created in 1972.
Macbeth's encounter with Macduff in the last scene has plenty of suspense. At first you don't know whether Macbeth will agree to fight with Macduff after all, but after he realizes he has no choice, you still aren't sure which one of them will win, as their battle continues offstage. Only when Macduff comes on with Macbeth's severed head is the suspense fully resolved.
The quotation in which this contraction appears is from Act II Scene 3. Macbeth says, "who could refrain,/ That had a heart to love, and in that heart/ Courage to make's love known?" In this particular quotation, the contraction is of "make his".