Scene 1- Introduced to the the scene of Lady Macbeth being seen by doctors, we see her vulnerable state of the guilt overriding her, where she is constantly motioning her hands 'washing her hands. I have known her continue in this a quarter of an hour'. Relating to the film helps build a strong sense of imagery upon Lady Macbeth feeling isolated, guilty almost sick. 'Will these hands ne'erbe clean'. Line 42.
Lady M. falls into a deep psychological state 'here's the smell of blood still.' Shes mentally and traumatised by the all the killings and bloodshed, though she hasn't committed the acts herself she portrays the guilty mind. As debated in class the psychology of Macbeth and Lady M embodying one character carry different elements Macbeth is the physical part of the crimes, Lady M is the thinking behind all of this.
Structure- The way in which Lady M. speaks appear to be misplaced, jagged she isn't aware of her full surrounding.
Scene 3-
Macbeth's focus on continuing the war as well as trying to handle Lady M, the pressure builds up, Macbeth becomes reckless with his killing doesn't really show much thinking behind who he kills compared to Act one when so much detail was planned and though out logically.
'troubles of the brain' line 42
'cleanse the stuffed bosom' line 44
Scene 4- The prophecy of the witches comes true once again.
Scene 5- See Macbeth's emotional side behind all the drama and killings, a moment of reflection ' I have almost forgot the taste of fears'. See how he becomes careless to all the killings taking place. Linking to sociology theorist 'Katz' mentions how crime is seductive. Killing becomes a thrill to Macbeth the guilt is ignored, the seductiveness becomes a priority to achieve self satisfaction and dominance.
'There is not flying hence nor tarrying here, I'gin to be aweary of the sun' Line 49 - Greek mythology.
Scene 6- War begins, Macbeth is then Killed with his head in the hands of Malcolm.
See how Macbeth slowly gives himself up.
Overall notes-
Play contradicts how it starts with Macbeth being a a nobleman end with him being a traitor. A key moral thats highlighted is that the course of fate cannot be changed, which is controlled and highlighted by the Witches. Highlights a self fulfilling prophecy all the killings and acts committed that go against his nature, once he believes and sees the person he has become he accepts the label. Lady M, has a key role in this by labeling him as a coward early in the play, adds pressure to become something he isn't.
Lady M. falls into a deep psychological state 'here's the smell of blood still.' Shes mentally and traumatised by the all the killings and bloodshed, though she hasn't committed the acts herself she portrays the guilty mind. As debated in class the psychology of Macbeth and Lady M embodying one character carry different elements Macbeth is the physical part of the crimes, Lady M is the thinking behind all of this.
Structure- The way in which Lady M. speaks appear to be misplaced, jagged she isn't aware of her full surrounding.
Scene 3-
Macbeth's focus on continuing the war as well as trying to handle Lady M, the pressure builds up, Macbeth becomes reckless with his killing doesn't really show much thinking behind who he kills compared to Act one when so much detail was planned and though out logically.
- See the bond between Lady M and Macbeth, once again coming back to the theory of two bodies in one, we see the bond between their communication, see hoe Macbeth relies and needs Lady M as a backbone to his body and conscience.
- Language- language of sickness, cleansing, repenting.
'troubles of the brain' line 42
'cleanse the stuffed bosom' line 44
Scene 4- The prophecy of the witches comes true once again.
Scene 5- See Macbeth's emotional side behind all the drama and killings, a moment of reflection ' I have almost forgot the taste of fears'. See how he becomes careless to all the killings taking place. Linking to sociology theorist 'Katz' mentions how crime is seductive. Killing becomes a thrill to Macbeth the guilt is ignored, the seductiveness becomes a priority to achieve self satisfaction and dominance.
- Death of Lady M. Lie 25 'Life's but a walking shadow' interpretations:
- the shadow of Lady M, always over powering and having some control over the actions of Macbeth.
- Lady Macbeth being the Backbone to Macbeth, her absence makes Macbeth feel empty, life isn't worth living.
- Life can be interpreted as being a quick moment.
- a candle being blown out.
- 'Signifying nothing'- nihilism, Macbeth rejects the moral and religious values and principles
'There is not flying hence nor tarrying here, I'gin to be aweary of the sun' Line 49 - Greek mythology.
Scene 6- War begins, Macbeth is then Killed with his head in the hands of Malcolm.
See how Macbeth slowly gives himself up.
Overall notes-
Play contradicts how it starts with Macbeth being a a nobleman end with him being a traitor. A key moral thats highlighted is that the course of fate cannot be changed, which is controlled and highlighted by the Witches. Highlights a self fulfilling prophecy all the killings and acts committed that go against his nature, once he believes and sees the person he has become he accepts the label. Lady M, has a key role in this by labeling him as a coward early in the play, adds pressure to become something he isn't.
Very interesting comments. You have completed a good set of notes on the play. Do you think that Macbeth becomes a murderer even though it is not within his character? If so, what makes him beocme a 'butcher'?
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