Page 2: Macbeth Quotation Bank - Supernatural and Relationship Themes
This page focuses on quotes related to the supernatural theme in Macbeth and the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
For the supernatural theme, the page presents five key quotes:
Quote: "thunder and lightning" - Stage directions (Act 1, Scene 1)
This quote sets the eerie, supernatural atmosphere from the very beginning of the play.
Quote: "Fair is foul, and foul is fair" - Witches (Act 1, Scene 1)
This famous quote from the witches establishes the theme of inversion and the supernatural influence on the play's events.
Quote: "oftentimes, to win us to our harm, The instruments of darkness tell us truths" - Banquo (Act 1, Scene 3)
Banquo's warning highlights the deceptive nature of supernatural forces in the play.
Quote: "This supernatural soliciting Cannot be ill, cannot be good." - Macbeth (Act 1, Scene 3)
Macbeth's conflicted response to the witches' prophecies shows his initial struggle with the supernatural elements.
For the theme of the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, the page provides seven quotes, including:
Quote: "Hie thee hither, That I may pour my spirits in thine ear" - Lady Macbeth (Act 1, Scene 5)
This quote demonstrates Lady Macbeth's influence over her husband and her role in driving the plot forward.
Quote: "Are you a man?" - Lady Macbeth (Act 3, Scene 4)
Lady Macbeth challenges Macbeth's masculinity, revealing the power dynamics in their relationship.
Quote: "Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow Creeps in this petty pace from day to day" - Macbeth (Act 5, Scene 5)
This quote shows Macbeth's despair after Lady Macbeth's death, highlighting the impact of their relationship on his mental state.
The page also introduces quotes related to the theme of kingship, including:
Quote: "his virtues Will plead like angels" (about Duncan as a King) - Macbeth (Act 1, Scene 7)
This quote contrasts the virtuous kingship of Duncan with Macbeth's later tyranny.
Highlight: The page provides additional quote references for each theme, allowing for a more comprehensive analysis of these themes throughout the play.