Macbeth

Read the Soliloquy by Macbeth in lines 33-64. What is happening to Macbeth? What is on Macbeth's mind. What is he thinking? What do you think he is trying to accomplish? Make sure you answer all parts of the question.

Shakespeare version of Macbeth, Act Two Scene One

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Macbeth sees a dagger guiding him towards Duncan's chambers. Here we see Macbeth at his most vulnerable. He really does not want to kill the king but feels he must. He is completely intimidated and manipulated by his wife.We can see his stress is having a psychological impact on him. He thinks he sees a bloody dagger and laments that his illusion is coming from his heat-oppressèd brain. Macbeth is clearly trying to find the courage within himself to perform this most unholy deed.