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Macbeth Quotes: Betrayal, Relationships, and Supernatural Themes

Macbeth Quotation Bank: A comprehensive guide to key quotes for themes of betrayal, madness, supernatural, relationships, kingship, ambition, bravery, and power in Shakespeare's play.

  • Organized by themes with relevant quotes from various acts and scenes
  • Includes character attributions and act/scene references
  • Covers major characters including Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Duncan, and the Witches
  • Useful for essay writing, analysis, and exam preparation
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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.

Macbeth quotation bank
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Page 3: Macbeth Quotation Bank - Ambition and Bravery Themes

This page focuses on quotes related to the themes of ambition and bravery in Macbeth.

For the theme of ambition, the page presents four key quotes:

Quote: "why do I yield to that suggestion, Whose horrid image doth unfix my hair" - Macbeth (Act 1, Scene 3)

This quote shows Macbeth's initial reaction to the ambitious thoughts of becoming king, highlighting his internal conflict.

Quote: "The Prince of Cumberland: that is a step On which I must fall down, or else o'erleap" - Macbeth (Act 1, Scene 4)

Macbeth's ambition is clearly revealed as he contemplates the obstacles to his ascension.

Quote: "Art not without ambition, but without The illness should attend it." - Lady Macbeth (Act 1, Scene 5)

Lady Macbeth acknowledges Macbeth's ambition but criticizes his lack of ruthlessness to achieve it.

Quote: "I have no spur To prick the sides of my intent, but only Vaulting ambition, which o'erleaps itself And falls on th'other." - Macbeth (Act 1, Scene 7)

This famous quote directly addresses Macbeth's ambition and its potential consequences.

For the theme of bravery, the page provides eight quotes, including:

Quote: "brave Macbeth - well he deserves that name" - Captain (Act 1, Scene 2)

This quote establishes Macbeth's initial reputation for bravery.

Quote: "A false creation, proceeding from the heat-oppressed brain" - Macbeth (Act 2, Scene 1)

Macbeth's bravery is challenged as he faces supernatural visions.

Quote: "Then live Macduff. What need I fear of thee?" - Macbeth (Act 4, Scene 1)

This quote shows Macbeth's false bravery based on the witches' prophecies.

Quote: "Turn, hell-hound, turn." - Macduff (Act 5, Scene 8)

Macduff's bravery is demonstrated as he confronts Macbeth in the final battle.

Highlight: The page reminds readers that they can use other quotations or references if they can make them relevant to the question. It also suggests that structural elements of the play can be referenced without direct quotation.

Macbeth quotation bank
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Page 4: Macbeth Quotation Bank - Power Theme

This final page focuses on quotes related to the theme of power in Macbeth.

The page presents eight key quotes related to power:

Quote: "All hail Macbeth" - Witches (Act 1, Scene 3)

This quote from the witches' prophecy sets the stage for Macbeth's pursuit of power.

Quote: "Unsex me here" - Lady Macbeth (Act 1, Scene 5)

Lady Macbeth's famous line demonstrates her desire for power and her willingness to abandon traditional gender roles to achieve it.

Quote: "Come to my woman's breasts, and take my milk for gall" - Lady Macbeth (Act 1, Scene 5)

This quote further emphasizes Lady Macbeth's rejection of femininity in her pursuit of power.

Quote: "We fail? But screw your courage to the sticking-place and we'll not fail." - Lady Macbeth (Act 1, Scene 7)

Lady Macbeth asserts her power over Macbeth, encouraging him to act on their ambitions.

Quote: "My hands are of your colour, but I shame To wear a heart so white." - Lady Macbeth (Act 2, Scene 2)

This quote shows Lady Macbeth's initial strength and power in contrast to Macbeth's hesitation.

Quote: "had I power, I should (...) uproar the universal peace." - Malcolm (Act 4, Scene 3)

Malcolm's hypothetical statement about power reveals the potential for its corruption.

Quote: "What I am truly is thine, and my poor country's, to command." - Malcolm (Act 4, Scene 3)

This quote demonstrates Malcolm's understanding of power as a responsibility to his country.

Highlight: The page ends abruptly with an incomplete quote, suggesting there may be additional content or quotes related to the theme of power that are not fully presented.

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Macbeth Quotes: Betrayal, Relationships, and Supernatural Themes

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Macbeth Quotation Bank: A comprehensive guide to key quotes for themes of betrayal, madness, supernatural, relationships, kingship, ambition, bravery, and power in Shakespeare's play.

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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.

Macbeth quotation bank
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not necessarily as specific as th

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Page 3: Macbeth Quotation Bank - Ambition and Bravery Themes

This page focuses on quotes related to the themes of ambition and bravery in Macbeth.

For the theme of ambition, the page presents four key quotes:

Quote: "why do I yield to that suggestion, Whose horrid image doth unfix my hair" - Macbeth (Act 1, Scene 3)

This quote shows Macbeth's initial reaction to the ambitious thoughts of becoming king, highlighting his internal conflict.

Quote: "The Prince of Cumberland: that is a step On which I must fall down, or else o'erleap" - Macbeth (Act 1, Scene 4)

Macbeth's ambition is clearly revealed as he contemplates the obstacles to his ascension.

Quote: "Art not without ambition, but without The illness should attend it." - Lady Macbeth (Act 1, Scene 5)

Lady Macbeth acknowledges Macbeth's ambition but criticizes his lack of ruthlessness to achieve it.

Quote: "I have no spur To prick the sides of my intent, but only Vaulting ambition, which o'erleaps itself And falls on th'other." - Macbeth (Act 1, Scene 7)

This famous quote directly addresses Macbeth's ambition and its potential consequences.

For the theme of bravery, the page provides eight quotes, including:

Quote: "brave Macbeth - well he deserves that name" - Captain (Act 1, Scene 2)

This quote establishes Macbeth's initial reputation for bravery.

Quote: "A false creation, proceeding from the heat-oppressed brain" - Macbeth (Act 2, Scene 1)

Macbeth's bravery is challenged as he faces supernatural visions.

Quote: "Then live Macduff. What need I fear of thee?" - Macbeth (Act 4, Scene 1)

This quote shows Macbeth's false bravery based on the witches' prophecies.

Quote: "Turn, hell-hound, turn." - Macduff (Act 5, Scene 8)

Macduff's bravery is demonstrated as he confronts Macbeth in the final battle.

Highlight: The page reminds readers that they can use other quotations or references if they can make them relevant to the question. It also suggests that structural elements of the play can be referenced without direct quotation.

Macbeth quotation bank
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not necessarily as specific as th

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Page 4: Macbeth Quotation Bank - Power Theme

This final page focuses on quotes related to the theme of power in Macbeth.

The page presents eight key quotes related to power:

Quote: "All hail Macbeth" - Witches (Act 1, Scene 3)

This quote from the witches' prophecy sets the stage for Macbeth's pursuit of power.

Quote: "Unsex me here" - Lady Macbeth (Act 1, Scene 5)

Lady Macbeth's famous line demonstrates her desire for power and her willingness to abandon traditional gender roles to achieve it.

Quote: "Come to my woman's breasts, and take my milk for gall" - Lady Macbeth (Act 1, Scene 5)

This quote further emphasizes Lady Macbeth's rejection of femininity in her pursuit of power.

Quote: "We fail? But screw your courage to the sticking-place and we'll not fail." - Lady Macbeth (Act 1, Scene 7)

Lady Macbeth asserts her power over Macbeth, encouraging him to act on their ambitions.

Quote: "My hands are of your colour, but I shame To wear a heart so white." - Lady Macbeth (Act 2, Scene 2)

This quote shows Lady Macbeth's initial strength and power in contrast to Macbeth's hesitation.

Quote: "had I power, I should (...) uproar the universal peace." - Malcolm (Act 4, Scene 3)

Malcolm's hypothetical statement about power reveals the potential for its corruption.

Quote: "What I am truly is thine, and my poor country's, to command." - Malcolm (Act 4, Scene 3)

This quote demonstrates Malcolm's understanding of power as a responsibility to his country.

Highlight: The page ends abruptly with an incomplete quote, suggesting there may be additional content or quotes related to the theme of power that are not fully presented.

Macbeth quotation bank
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Page 1: Macbeth Quotation Bank - Betrayal and Madness/Guilt

This page introduces the Macbeth quotation bank and provides quotes related to the themes of betrayal and madness/guilt.

The quotation bank is designed to help students remember and use relevant quotes in their analysis and essays. It emphasizes that students can also use other quotations or references if they can make them relevant to the question. Additionally, it suggests that structural elements and patterns in the text can be referenced without direct quotation.

For the theme of betrayal, the page presents four key quotes:

Quote: "noble Macbeth" - Duncan (Act 1, Scene 3)

This quote highlights the initial trust placed in Macbeth, setting up the betrayal to come.

Quote: "look like th'innocent flower, But be the serpent under'it." - Lady Macbeth (Act 1, Scene 6)

This quote reveals Lady Macbeth's advice to her husband, encouraging deception and betrayal.

Quote: "He's here in double trust, as I am his kinsman and his subject" - Macbeth (Act 1, Scene 7)

Macbeth acknowledges the depth of his betrayal, recognizing his dual obligation to Duncan.

Quote: "Cancel and tear to pieces that great bond Which keeps me pale." - Macbeth (Act 3, Scene 3)

This quote shows Macbeth's desire to break free from the bonds of loyalty, further emphasizing his betrayal.

For the theme of madness/guilt, the page provides six quotes, including:

Quote: "Art thou but a dagger of the mind" - Macbeth (Act 2, Scene 1)

This quote introduces Macbeth's hallucinations, a sign of his growing madness and guilt.

Quote: "Out, damned spot! (...) What, will these hands ne'er be clean?" - Lady Macbeth (Act 5, Scene 1)

This famous quote demonstrates Lady Macbeth's descent into madness and her overwhelming guilt.

Highlight: The page also references additional quotes for each theme, indicating that there are more examples throughout the play to support these themes.

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