What does Macbeth mean when he says there the grown serpent lies?
What does Macbeth mean when he says there the grown serpent lies?
Macbeth likens the dead Banquo to a deceased serpent and his son Fleance to a young snake. The use of serpents/snakes is common in this play as a symbols for danger. This metaphor is important because it implies that Macbeth still considers Fleance a threat even though Banquo is dead.
Who said there the grown serpent lies?
Macbeth’s
Who does Macbeth refer to as a serpent?
Banquo
What does Macbeth mean when he says we have scotched the snake not killed it?
By scorching the snake but not killing it, Macbeth means that they still have threats to face, even with Duncan out of the picture. He also references that they have put Duncan to rest in peace, while they must still suffer through challenges so long as they are alive.
What is wrong with the porter who is he pretending to be?
The Porter pretends to be the gatekeeper of Hell. He says Macbeth is going to Hell for murder and that Macbeth turned things into Hell with the murder. The Porter kind of serves as someone who is a distraction to help calm everything going on.
What 3 things does the Porter say are provoked by alcohol?
A porter explains the three things that drinking gives a person: a red nose (nose painting), sleep, and the need to urinate.
Who does Macbeth say he killed in fury Why did he really kill them?
He claims it was in his grief he committed the murder to avenge Duncan’s death. The true reason he killed the guards is that when he went to approach Duncan, one of the guards yelled “Murder!” in his sleep and caused both guards to awaken. He kills them to cover his tracks, as witnesses were not an option.
How does Lady Macbeth take control of the situation?
Secondly, Lady Macbeth saves the situation by framing Duncan’s servants for his murder. She does this by placing the daggers in their room and smearing them with Duncan’s blood. Lady Macbeth is forced to do this because Macbeth felt unable return to the scene of the crime; he is too overcome with emotion and regret.
Who has been Macbeth’s foil in the first three acts?
Lord Banquo