Three young people jumping over the camera under a stormy grey sky. One of them holds a crown.

CONFLICT AND VIOLENCE.

like Valour’s minion, carved out his passage?

– Macbeth, Act I Scene 1

this dead butcher

– Macbeth, Act V Scene 8

Starter Activity

  • How is Macbeth’s violence portrayed differently in these two quotes? Create a mind map for each one.
  • You might mention:
    • Language which creates a positive impression of his violence
    • Language which creates a negative impression of his violence
    • Other images created by the language in these quotes

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