Macbeth 1.7 Imagery: Trumpets, Cherubims, Vaulting

The video discusses the virtues of King Duncan as acknowledged by Macbeth, highlighting Shakespeare's use of vivid imagery and mixed metaphors. It explores the moral argument against Duncan's murder and Macbeth's internal conflict driven by ambition. The analysis includes the use of riding metaphors to illustrate Macbeth's ambition and the consequences of his actions.

What imagery does Shakespeare use to describe Duncan's virtues?

• Trumpet-playing angels

• Roaring lions

• Gentle doves

• Raging storms

How does Shakespeare mix metaphors in his depiction of Duncan's murder?

• By combining sound and sight

• By using only visual imagery

• By focusing solely on sound

• By ignoring sensory details

What is Macbeth's primary motivation for considering Duncan's murder?

• His desire for revenge

• His vaulting ambition for power

• His fear of Duncan

• His need for approval

What metaphor does Macbeth use to describe his ambition?

• A soaring eagle

• A galloping horse

• A vaulting rider

• A climbing vine

What does Macbeth conclude about his ambition at the end of the section?

• It will be easily controlled

• It will make him a better king

• It will land him on the other side of the horse

• It will lead him to success