(1.5.56) “Look like th’ innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t.”
This is an example of a simile. LM tells M to act like an innocent flower but underneath be the serpent. This is set before he kills Duncan. I chose this because it is a good example of a simile and shows Macbeth’s true intentions.
(2.3.52-53) “Some say the Earth was feverous and did shake”
Example of personification used to show how the earth shook. I chose this quote because it shows how Lennox says the world had a fever last night and many bad things happened. this is before they are aware of Duncan’s death.
(3.1.61-64)
“There the grown serpent lies; the worm that’s fled Hath nature that in time will venom breed, No teeth for th’present.”
This is a metaphor that talks about how the witches prophecy stated that Banquo’s descendants would also be king one day. this is also an example of foreshadowing for the future because Macbeth tries to kill Banquo and his son Fleance. The serpent is referring to Banquo and his family and how they will overtake Macbeth one day.