Macbeth Question

[eligenzel]

Why is Macbeth talking to Duncan when he is not there? What does this show about Macbeth and his Characterization by the end of the Dagger scene?

[hmsheeline0524]

I believe that Macbeth is indirectly talking to Duncan because with this whole scene it gives us a look into MAcbeth's mind. After he expresses the fact that he sees a dagger he continues his thoughts out loud. After he talks about the dagger, he comes to the conclusion that he is going to kill Duncan. Macbeth is indirectly warning Duncan that he is going to kill him. This shows us that Macbeth believes in impressionable. MAcbeth sees an imaginary dagger and that convinces him that he should kill Duncan. He no longer is thinking about the good that Duncan has done, he is only thinking about killing him. 

[Connor Miller]

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