By saying his mind is full of scorpions,
Macbeth means that he cannot rest easy while they are alive
. His restlessness comes from the witches' prophecy that Banquo
Who says oh full of scorpions is my mind what is the meaning of this line?
| Original Text Modern Text | MACBETH Oh, full of scorpions is my mind, dear wife! Thou know'st that Banquo, and his Fleance, lives. MACBETH Argh! I feel like my mind is full of scorpions, my dear wife. You know that Banquo and his son Fleance are still alive. |
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What does Macbeth mean when his mind is full of scorpions?
‘O, full of scorpions
is my mind, dear wife!
‘ Macbeth uses a metaphor to explain that his guilty conscience is attacking and stinging him. Macbeth uses a simile to say that he would rather deal with wild animals than Banquo's ghost which he has just seen.
What is the monosyllable in O full of scorpions is my mind?
Once Macbeth has ordered the death of Banquo, he says ‘O, full of scorpions is my mind. ‘ Perhaps Shakespeare uses the monosyllable ‘O' to show
that Macbeth's mind is so tortured he is unable to form coherent phrases
; however, it could also be a cry of lamentation or pain.
What is the meaning of Lady Macbeth's speech but in them nature's copy's not eterne?
She tells him: But in them nature's copy's not eterne. This seems to be the
same as saying that if the father and his only son could be eliminated it would negate the witches prophecy
. Here both Macbeth and his wife are conspiring against Fate itself.
What is the symbolism of a scorpion?
A scorpion also is a symbol of
death, evil, poison, and unpleasantness
, but it also can be, conversely, a powerful reminder of the animal's power, strength, resilience, courage, and patience.
What's done Cannot be undone?
Lady Macbeth
says “What's done/ cannot be undone” in Act Five scene one, but her guilt continues to torment her. While Macbeth's guilt causes him to commit further murders in an attempt to cover up his initial crimes, Lady Macbeth's guilt drives her to insanity, and, finally, suicide.
Who is Hecate and why is she angry?
Who is Hecate and why is she angry?
She's the goddess of witcraft
. She is mad at the witches because they were medding in the business of Macbeth without consulting her.
How now my Lord why do you keep alone?
10 How now, my lord! Why do you keep alone, Of sorriest fancies your companions making, Using those thoughts which should indeed have died With them they think on?
Things without all remedy Should be without regard
. What's done is done.
What uneasiness does Macbeth reveal?
Macbeth then reveals that he envies the dead, who can finally experience “restless ecstasy.” By envying King Duncan, it is clear that Macbeth is suffering from
mental anguish
and wishes to escape his current situation.
What did Macbeth fear?
Macbeth's fear of
Banquo
leads him to act irrationally towards his friend. These actions are caused by Macbeth's fear that Banquo is suspicious of Macbeth in relation to Duncan's murder because Duncan was present when the witches told their prophecy.
What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says Gentle my lord?
“Gentle my lord, sleek o'er your rugged looks, be bright and jovial among your guest to-night.” Lady Macbeth. Meaning:
Come on, relax, dear
. Put on a happy face and look cheerful and agreeable for your guests tonight.
What has Lady Macbeth commanded that she always have by her?
In Act V, Lady Macbeth walks each night in her sleep, always carrying
a candle
. Her attendant tells the doctor that she keeps candles burning in her room: “She has light by her continually. ‘Tis her command.” Exactly why Lady Macbeth is now afraid of the dark is subject to interpretation.
What is the meaning of fair is foul and foul is fair?
The phrase “Fair is Foul, Foul is Fair” (Act 1, Scene 1) is chanted by the three witches at the beginning of the play. It acts as a summary of what is to come in the tale. Shakespeare uses the phrase
to show that what is considered good is in fact bad and what is considered bad is actually good.
What is the most important theme in Macbeth?
The Corrupting Power of Unchecked Ambition
The main theme of Macbeth —the destruction wrought when ambition goes unchecked by moral constraints—finds its most powerful expression in the play's two main characters.
What is mortals chiefest enemy?
Who is
Hecate
in Macbeth? … She plays an important role in the play because of the lines she utters at the end of the scene: “And you all know, security/Is mortals' chiefest enemy.” She reveals in these lines that Macbeth's belief that he is untouchable will ultimately result in his downfall.
