He is positive that the prophecies of the witches will be true that “none of woman born” can harm him and that he will not be defeated until Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane. Macbeth enters, boasting his lack of fear regarding the approaching English army. Hang loose about him, like a giant’s robe Now minutely revolts upbraid his faith-breach. His secret murders sticking on his hands. This metaphor is used to show that Macbeth's title no longer fits him. In Act I, Banquo talked of Macbeth's honors as "strange garments" which conform to the shape of the body. The tone of the rebel Scots is one of uncompromising courage.Ĭaithness says that Macbeth's royal title "Hang(s) loose about him, like a giant's robe upon a dwarfish thief". In this scene, the audience is introduced to Birnam Wood, which the Third Apparition in Act IV, Scene 1 prophesied to be the downfall of Macbeth. Macbeth has fortified Dunsinane Castle and is making his military preparations in a mad rage. More needs she the divine than the physician." - The Doctorįour lords of Scotland, Lennox, Menteth, Angus, and Caithness, resolve to join Malcolm and the English forces, who have by now marched into Scotland and are stationed at Birnam Wood. To their deaf pillows will discharge their secrets. Unnatural deedsĭo breed unnatural troubles. All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand." - Lady Macbeth Yet who would have thought the old man to have had so much blood in him." - Lady Macbeth Lady Macbeth, who was once the more collected and cunning of the two, is now reduced to illness and guilt. It is clear that the guilt of her actions arrived much later than with Macbeth, but it has much more of an effect on her than on her husband. Lady Macbeth's attempts to wash her hands clean acts as a contrast to Act 2, wherein she tells Macbeth "A little water clears us of this deed". There is a brief mention of supernatural events before the scene closes.įrom the beginning of Act 5, the length of the scenes shortens, adding to the quick pace and tension. The doctor declares that her illness is beyond their abilities and that she is mentally disturbed. Lady Macbeth enters, moaning about the deaths and stating that there is blood on her hands that will not wash off. Lady Macbeth is suffering from guilt from the murders of Duncan, Banquo, and Macduff's family. The final act of the play opens with a doctor and gentlewoman discussing Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking.
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