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The Porter Scene, Act II Scene 3, is significant for the following reasons
- It gave an opportunity for the clown in Shakespeare's company, Robert Armin, to tell a few jokes.
- It gives the actors playing the Macbeths a chance to clean up and change.
- It provides some comic relief after the tense scenes which preceded it.
- It delays the discovery of Duncan and thus increases tension.
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Who is charged to 'fail not our feast' - and why is this ironic In Macbeth?
Macbeth is charged to not fail the feast by Lady Macbeth. This is ironic because, despite her admonition, Macbeth does indeed fail to keep the feast when he sees the ghost of Banquo, revealing his guilt and inward turmoil to all the guests. This contrasts with Lady Macbeth's efforts to maintain an appearance of normalcy and control.
What is ironic about lady Macbeth's statement What is done is done?
Lady Macbeth's statement "What is done is done" is ironic because she says it to try to reassure herself and her husband after Duncan's murder, when in reality, the consequences of their actions continue to haunt them throughout the play. The statement reflects Lady Macbeth's attempts to suppress her guilt and anxiety by dismissing the gravity of their crimes, which ultimately leads to their downfall.
What symbolism does Lady Macbeth fainting have and how is it ironic?
It gives the people the sense that she is completely shocked that the King has been murdered. It is ironic because she planned the entire thing.
How is Macbeth's murder of the guards ironic?
It is ironic becuase he only killed them to make it look like they had done it. After that he realizes that was a big mistake as everyone doens't seem as positive as he does that the guards actually commited the crime.
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.
What is an example of foreshadowing in Macbeth?
Ironic foreshadowing on how it will lead Macbeth and lady Macbeth, insane due to guilt; Macbeth - when he starts to see Banquos ghost Lady Macbeth- Sleepwalking in act 5 moreover kills herself
What is ironic about Macbeth's lines 41-42 in act 3 scene 4?
Macbeth has spent so much time trying to get information about the future from the witches that he has missed the opportunity of attacking Macduff before he flees to England. "Time, thou anticipates my dread exploits" complains Macbeth, but it is time he was wasted, ironically, because he was trying to find out about the future.
Why is Duncan's speech ironic?
It's because when Duncan said, "The air / nimbly and sweetly recommends itself / Unto our senses", it is dramatic irony because we know that in the scene just before, this is where Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are going to try and kill him.
Why is it ironic that Duncan mentions how pleasant Macbeth's castle looks from the exterior?
b/c King Duncan is remarking how lovely refreshing and full of life MacBeth's castle is. In fact, it is a place where his own murder has been planned and agreed upon; it is, in fact,a place that is dark with evil. And in a few hours he will be asleep and stabbed in night's darkness.
What is the union name with which black Canadian Porters were associated?
Black Canadian porters were associated with the "Sleeping Car Porters" union.
Why doesn't Banquo tell everyone that he strongly suspects Macbeth of killing Duncan?
Banquo probably doen't know for sure about how Macbeth is planning on killing Duncan so he can become king. Even if Banquo did know, he is a very loyal friend to Macbeth and will keep all of his suspicions to himself. Which is ironic, because Mabeth ends up hiring murderers to kill Banquo, which goes to show you that Macbeth really isn't that loyal.
Does the birds in Angry Birds be cursing?
Yes, they be cursing.
