Macbeth- Appreciation for the original Elizabethan language.

“What thou art promised; yet do i fear thy nature, It is too full o’th’milk of human kindness.” ( Act 1 Scene 5, lines 14 to 15 ). Lady Macbeth uses a metaphor to apprise the audience of Macbeth’s fair nature, where he would not play false to gain anything. This quote is a classic instance of dramatic irony as we discover later, the quote also presents the maniupulative nature of Lady Macbeth and how she is ready to play false to gain the throne.” Your hand, your tongue; look like th’innocent flower, But be the serpent under’t.” ( Act 1, Scene 5, lines 63 to 64). Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth that he should act like a flower, sweet and innocent, but be a serpent in reality. She uses a simile to further emphasize on these thoughts. This quote informs the audience of Lady’s Macbeth’s cunning nature and menacing intentions. ” ” Some holy angel, fly to the court of England.” ( Act 3, Scene 6, Lines 46 to 47) Lennox uses a metaphor to tell the lord that he does not trust Macbeth and he wants Scotland to be peaceful again.