4 Quotes That Fit EVERY & ANY MACBETH Question

Introduction

• Presenter: Mr Everything English
• Platform: YouTube
• Video premiere date: March 5, 2025
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Objective

• Present 4 key quotes from Shakespeare's Macbeth that can be applied to any exam question.

Key Quotes Discussed

Quote 1: "Fair is foul, and foul is fair"

• Context: Spoken by the witches in Act 1, Scene 1.
• Themes: Ambiguity, deception, the blurring of moral boundaries.
• Usage: Use to discuss the theme of appearance vs. reality.

Quote 2: "Is this a dagger which I see before me"

• Context: Macbeth's soliloquy in Act 2, Scene 1.
• Themes: Ambition, hallucination, mental conflict.
• Usage: Explore Macbeth’s internal struggle and ambition.

Quote 3: "Out, out, brief candle!"

• Context: Macbeth in Act 5, Scene 5 upon hearing of Lady Macbeth's death.
• Themes: The fleeting nature of life, existential reflection.
• Usage: Reflect on the theme of mortality and Macbeth’s despair.

Quote 4: "Look like th' innocent flower, but be the serpent under't"

• Context: Lady Macbeth advising Macbeth in Act 1, Scene 5.
• Themes: Deception, manipulation.
• Usage: Discuss themes of duplicity and manipulation.

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Conclusion

• These four quotes encapsulate key themes and motifs in Macbeth.
• They are versatile for various exam questions, making them invaluable for students' analysis and essays.