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How honest is lady Macbeth's welcome to the king?
Not very honest. She is living up to her own advice: "Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under it".
Was Macbeth a hypocrite?
Yes, Macbeth was a hypocrite. A hypocrite may be defined as someone who makes a show of virtue, religious devotion, or benevolence. Such may be said of Macbeth's misbehavior when King Duncan was his house guest. Macbeth indeed followed his wife's hypocritical advice: '...look like th' innocent flower,/But be the serpent under 't' [Act 1 Scene 5 Lines 63-64]. It was hypocritical and treacherous to have welcomed the King only to kill him.
What motivates Macbeth to take the evil path?
He forces the murderers to question their own masculinity. The completion of the task will act as a way to prove that the murders are really men. Lady Macbeth did the same thing to Macbeth. She made him question his masculinity and the only way he could redeem himself was to kill Duncan.
What are some examples of revenge in Macbeth?
Macduff seeks revenge on Macbeth as a result of his family being murdered by Macbeth. Malcolm seeks revenge on Macbeth in order to regain his crown and avenge his fathers murder (an act of regicide). Banquos ghost seeks revenge on Macbeth as a result of his own murder (however this shows a blurring of boundaries between reality and fantasy because Macbeth is the only person to see the ghost it is unclear as to whether or not this was a hallucination as a result of his madness).
What statements do witches and Macbeth make about foul and fair?
In Act 1, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," the witches famously declare, "Fair is foul, and foul is fair." This paradoxical statement reflects the theme of moral ambiguity and the deceptive nature of appearances throughout the play. The witches' proclamation sets the tone for the play's exploration of the blurred lines between good and evil, beauty and ugliness, and truth and falsehood. Macbeth himself later echoes this sentiment in Act 1, Scene 3, when he says, "So foul and fair a day I have not seen," suggesting his own internal conflict and the twisted nature of his reality.
How honest is lady Macbeth's welcome to the king?
Not very honest. She is living up to her own advice: "Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under it".
What is an example of an oxymoron in Macbeth?
One example of an oxymoron in Macbeth is when Lady Macbeth says, "Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under it." This phrase juxtaposes the imagery of a harmless flower with that of a dangerous serpent, creating a sense of contradiction and ambiguity.
What is so surprising about the way Lady Macbeth treats the king when he arrives at her castle in Act 1 Scene 6?
Nothing. She has told Macbeth in the previous scene that the plan is to "look like the innocent flower but be the serpent under it". Her welcome of Duncan is 100% innocent flower, which is what we should expect.
Look like the innocent flower but be the serpent under?
Macbeth needs to look innocent, but underneath his fake appearance, he needs to be bold, determined, and deadly. Lady Macbeth is also telling Macbeth to pretend to be a friend, when he is actually the enemy, or to act like he is honest, when he is actually deceitful. When Lad Macbeth says, "But be the serpent underneath it", Lady Macbeth might be referring to herself, that she is the serpent under Macbeth, and that Macbeth is the mask, or screen, which diverts attention from Lady Macbeth.It shows how Macbeth needs to be the nice to Duncan to prove his innocence even though he has agreed to kill him- appearances can be deceiving.
What do serpents and snakes represent at different times in Macbeth?
They represent dangers in the quotation "we have scotched the snake not kill'd it" and in Macbeth's remark "there the grown serpent lies". When Lady M says to look like the innocent flower but be the serpent under it, she also means to look innocent but to be dangerous. Snake meat is also added to the witches' brew ("fillet of a fenny snake") but that is probably just to add protein.
How is Lady Macbeth's response to Macduff 'What in our house' an error in judgment?
It is a selfish and superficial remark. The king has just been stabbed and she's worried about how hard it is to get bloodstains out of the carpet. If she is planning to look the innocent flower while being the serpent under it, she should have showed more shock and concern over the fact that the king, the beloved Duncan, was dead.
What is Shakespeare's best saying on the subject of deceit?
Well, "best" is a matter of opinion but how about this: "To beguile the time, look like the time; bear welcome in your eye, your hand, your tongue; look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under't. (Macbeth, I v)
What is lady macbeths advise to her husband to do in order not to arouse suspicion?
Lady Macbeth advises her husband, Macbeth, to act innocent and welcoming when King Duncan visits their castle. She tells him to appear normal and hide their true intentions of murder. Lady Macbeth suggests that Macbeth should make sure their plan is executed swiftly and confidently to avoid suspicion.
Serpent that can kill with one look?
Basilisk, "little king".
Israel told to look upon the serpent not worship it?
that they were not to worship it
What does the flower for Algeria look like?
like the flower :)
Was Macbeth a hypocrite?
Yes, Macbeth was a hypocrite. A hypocrite may be defined as someone who makes a show of virtue, religious devotion, or benevolence. Such may be said of Macbeth's misbehavior when King Duncan was his house guest. Macbeth indeed followed his wife's hypocritical advice: '...look like th' innocent flower,/But be the serpent under 't' [Act 1 Scene 5 Lines 63-64]. It was hypocritical and treacherous to have welcomed the King only to kill him.
