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William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' Act 1 Scene 2 Analysis 

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@tasangerbakes
@tasangerbakes 3 года назад
I made notes on this video Act 1 Scene 2 .The main part of this scene is the wounded sergeant who's come back from battle to tell Duncan (& the audience) about what has happened .Macbeth and Banquo are described through their actions in battle .First time we hear about them, Shakespeare's presenting Macbeth's character through opinions of others ^2 effects: - audience anticipates to actually meet Macbeth - shows audience how well respected Macbeth is by others in the play .He's a universally loved character at the start but it goes downhill .Sergeant describes Macbeth as "brave", "he deserves that name", so skilled in battle his sword couldn't cool down from all the blood spill, it "smok'd with bloody execution" .He carved a path through the soldiers of the rebel forces, found rebel leader, Macdonwald & cut him from his nave to the chap .Basc unzipped him from belly to chin, chopped off head, put it on a stake- the king & his men find that admirable & praiseworthy .One who kills many in battle is thought of as good .Later we learn a Scottish nobleman the thane of Cawdor betrayed Scotland and sided w/ the king of Norway attempting to invade, stripped of title & given to Macbeth as a reward for his bravery & loyalty "what he hath lost noble Macbeth hath won" .Paradox - contrast b/w a disloyal treasonous thane of Cawdor & a loyal brave one in Macbeth .By end of play they're similar as Macbeth betrays king and country - foreshadowing .last line - "go pronounce his present death" ~ Duncan. Reinforces how brutal this world is & how low life is valued, no show/ceremony/sentimentality
@halima1002
@halima1002 3 года назад
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@tasangerbakes 3 года назад
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@halima1002 3 года назад
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@meggzy5854 3 года назад
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@halima1002 3 года назад
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@laurenm5770
@laurenm5770 2 года назад
Linking to context - "He unseemed him from the nave to the chops" exhibits Macbeth's combative expertise. The unflinchingly violent imagery depicts Macbeth's violent attributes, presenting his bloodlust. The verb "unseemed" has connotations of tailoring, suggesting he takes lives in blasé fashion as though he were merely cutting off loose threads. This lack of conscience foreshadows the part he will play as the protagonist, and also implies that his real reason for killing King Duncan was merely bloodlust. Shakespeare likely created this bloodthirsty, tragic greek hero to caution the nobles against regicide, as they would only befall the same inevitable fate. Furthermore, the fact that he presented Macbeth's actions as praise worthy may suggest this martialist society is partially to blame for Macbeth's actions. So, Shakespeare's intention here may be to warn King James against taking violent retribution for the recent gunpowder plot, which he may have been advised to do, as he would only risk the same fate as Macbeth.
@arakurd6351
@arakurd6351 4 года назад
the verb "carved" juxtaposes the gruesome imagery of "smok'd with bloody execution" (i'll leave that up for interpretation to you guys reply to this comment if u do have any ideas or can add on to mine) but i will say that it could reinforce his domineer in battle, as it gives an artistic impression to the audience - if you imagine an artist carving, you'll imagine him being careful and slow, but one in battle wouldn't be slow, unless they were extremely skilled. This elucidates meticulousness to the character of Macbeth, as if he makes no mistakes - this is ironic as he makes the mistake of listening to the witches, which leads to his impending doom.
@arakurd6351
@arakurd6351 4 года назад
Rahima Ali ty bro
@arakurd6351
@arakurd6351 4 года назад
Assia Saadia Belkouche only saw this now lol np
@cricstar2087
@cricstar2087 3 года назад
Ara KurD what grade did u get in your English lit
@arakurd6351
@arakurd6351 3 года назад
@@cricstar2087 im year 10 rn will be year 11 next year
@cricstar2087
@cricstar2087 3 года назад
@@arakurd6351 same lol what do you think you'll get
@kylezinho_
@kylezinho_ 7 лет назад
Another thing to note: The beheading at the beginning of the play also foreshadows the beheading at the end. - Cyclical structure.
@mrbruff
@mrbruff 7 лет назад
+kyleziNho nice!
@kylezinho_
@kylezinho_ 7 лет назад
Aha, I'm so bad at english - predicted a 3/4. Currently binge watching your Macbeth series for the exam on monday. I need at least a 5 to get into my sixth form, but I'm just so bad. I can get A/A*s in literally every other subject. Your videos have helped quite a lot though, so thank you so much!
@knuckerdoom123
@knuckerdoom123 7 лет назад
kyleziNho you just described me haha
@khaled-ig1hz
@khaled-ig1hz 5 лет назад
@@mrbruff why is that effective?
@tommymorris4801
@tommymorris4801 5 лет назад
@@kylezinho_ How'd you do?
@yobaafett
@yobaafett 6 лет назад
I'm in year 11 and this is really helpful, my English teacher sucks and didn't explain it well
@justinvasek4357
@justinvasek4357 5 лет назад
Tom_AC11 Same haha
@amaankr3328
@amaankr3328 5 лет назад
Tom_AC11 me too haha
@linasaadani636
@linasaadani636 4 года назад
@Nicolai Bell Because Shakespeare doesn't write in English
@kamt9458
@kamt9458 4 года назад
same
@Sherinemamdouh
@Sherinemamdouh 4 года назад
2 years have passed how did you do and what collage are you in ???/?
@DarleneLesmana
@DarleneLesmana 4 года назад
I've recently moved to singapore, and was thrusted into an english literature class, even though i've never done lit before and english is not my first language. My lit grades have been a consistent C until i watched your videos. I finally got my first A* after watching your videos.
@heylol_.
@heylol_. 3 года назад
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@laurenm5770
@laurenm5770 2 года назад
Linking to context - The beheading of MacDonald, the previous thane of cawdor who betrays the king, foreshadows the beheading of Macbeth, another previous thane of cawdor who also betrays the king. This cyclical structure hints at this cycle of betrayal and violence continuing after Macbeth's death as bloodlust and power is already shown to be consuming. So, by beheading Macbeth, Macduff may be damning himself to the same fate. Thus, Shakespeare's message may be that we should find more civilised ways to retribution, which is especially relevant as King James could've easily unleashed stricter, more violent measures upon his people to ensure an event such as the recent gunpowder plot did not happen again.
@luckyduck8404
@luckyduck8404 5 лет назад
Year 10 starting revision early coz in set 2 wonna aim for a really high grade fingers crossed
@darkhacker8747
@darkhacker8747 5 лет назад
@Dat mystery guy Lmao for real lol got macbeth mock exam in a week
@zarataqui4345
@zarataqui4345 5 лет назад
ugh im in year 11 now and wishing i did that too lol guessing your like a grade 9 student.
@tommymorris4801
@tommymorris4801 5 лет назад
What's a high grade?
@finng3111
@finng3111 4 года назад
I'm only in grade 7 and already preparing
@laurenx4734
@laurenx4734 4 года назад
I'm in year 11 now , I should of done the same , got a mock on macbeth and a christmas carol next week 😞.
@parisangel9332
@parisangel9332 7 лет назад
Thank You for this helpful insight into Macbeth
@cyndeemthalane6707
@cyndeemthalane6707 8 лет назад
This was very useful, thank you!
@gemmabooton872
@gemmabooton872 7 лет назад
Thankyou - have only just found your channel, but so far your content seams very useful and will help a lot! Thanks xD
@mrbruff
@mrbruff 7 лет назад
+Gemma Booton great
@toms9704
@toms9704 3 года назад
Thank you for your videos- I love it 👍🏻
@oliviaelliott1333
@oliviaelliott1333 6 лет назад
So useful!!
@javieraracama1590
@javieraracama1590 6 лет назад
Thank you
@georgecooper1753
@georgecooper1753 2 года назад
one word: LEGEND
@heylol_.
@heylol_. 3 года назад
im alive but im dead
@jacqelinehughes7721
@jacqelinehughes7721 7 лет назад
Think this is brilliant. Just bought 3 revision e-books also.
@SR-oe4xg
@SR-oe4xg 6 лет назад
even though you focus on the aqa spec, i am of the wjec board, would your books still be helpful for me?
@mrbruff
@mrbruff 6 лет назад
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@SR-oe4xg 6 лет назад
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@hh-zg3pt
@hh-zg3pt 6 лет назад
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@lizzygreen7796
@lizzygreen7796 5 лет назад
KOWALSKI ANALYSIS
@xxsid1979xx
@xxsid1979xx 5 лет назад
Hey Mr Bruff, big fan here with a quick question. There seems to be confusion out there about whether the injured Captain describes Macbeth and Banquo as "Eagles" and a "Lion" in battle or "sparrows" and a "hare". The more I read the scene though, the more I'm convinced their bravery is illustrated by comparing Macbeth and Banquo to “sparrows” and a “hare” in the presence of “eagles” and a “lion” which doesn't seem like praise at first but actually highlights how ferociously and bravely they fought in order to overcome their much larger enemy. What's your interpretation? Cheers.
@sapphire3799
@sapphire3799 3 года назад
Well, I'm just a year 9 student, but I thought it meant that they were as frightened as an eagle is of a sparrow, and as a lion is of a hare. This, in my opinion, suggests that they were brave, but says nothing in particular about how they fought. The opposing side frightened them as much as a sparrow frightens a hare (not much). That's just my interpretation though
@harry5040
@harry5040 6 лет назад
Lifesaver
@relativexdtwitter7456
@relativexdtwitter7456 4 года назад
thank you so much
@mrbruff
@mrbruff 4 года назад
You're welcome!
@aminahchoudhury5280
@aminahchoudhury5280 6 лет назад
amazing got to aim for the grade 9
@bencomp9246
@bencomp9246 3 года назад
how did you do?
@alisha9792
@alisha9792 2 года назад
Grade?
@LittleLadyZ
@LittleLadyZ 5 лет назад
why didnt i see these videos before o.o
@poplerl2394
@poplerl2394 5 лет назад
We dead
@maddyi__1787
@maddyi__1787 5 лет назад
in it together
@danielpuljic8444
@danielpuljic8444 4 года назад
COVID work..... not pleased
@Courtney-nv8cn
@Courtney-nv8cn 3 года назад
same lol
@h3al3r.moebius81
@h3al3r.moebius81 2 года назад
whos cramming the night before? sighsss this is why you dont sleep in your lessons haha 😅
@jimmclimn6940
@jimmclimn6940 5 лет назад
Kudos
@heylol_.
@heylol_. 3 года назад
i feel like im dead
@brandonchiwaza1359
@brandonchiwaza1359 3 года назад
I'm alive but I'm dead...🧍‍♂️
@cutiepatootie2
@cutiepatootie2 Год назад
Hello
@BLxZ3
@BLxZ3 2 года назад
not me watching this in class
@MH-wh1sb
@MH-wh1sb 6 лет назад
how does shakespeare present macbeth as a hero
@sabz85
@sabz85 7 лет назад
what language techniques are in this scene?
@tomtempleton132
@tomtempleton132 7 лет назад
foreshadowing- Is like 1 minute of the video
@shakilaishaq1798
@shakilaishaq1798 6 лет назад
WHAT DID YOU SAY VIOLENT AND MAScULINE WORLD?
@Leah_music
@Leah_music 4 года назад
the thumbs down are from students who hate this book!
@matthewtravers7477
@matthewtravers7477 4 года назад
Share
@essenceedits1063
@essenceedits1063 8 лет назад
I won't watch these videos if he keeps giving the ending away
@essenceedits1063
@essenceedits1063 8 лет назад
he should make his connections in the end summary
@essenceedits1063
@essenceedits1063 8 лет назад
or just warn us
@TheBeastsOfPvP
@TheBeastsOfPvP 7 лет назад
calm it down mate its for your GCSE not your enjoyment
@maramawitealemu8608
@maramawitealemu8608 3 года назад
Thank you
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