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**A**: "[Still aside] If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me, without my stir." Macbeth, 1.3.143-4 Why I picked this quote: This quote shows Macbeth's stance on the matter of the witch's predictions. He sees no need to fulfill the fate the weird sisters predicted for him. If that crazy witchcraft of theirs turns out to be true, he'll just let it run it's course, then. **B**: "I go, and it is done. The bell invites me." Macbeth, 2.1.63 I picked this quote because Macbeth kills Duncan in this Act, and it is the change within Macbeth, and Lady Macbeth. It also lets the reader know that Macbeth has decided to kill Duncan, and that his mind is made up. **C**: "Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown / And put a barren scepter in my grip […] For Banquo's issue have I filed my mind;/For them the gracious Duncan have I murdered;/Put rancors in the vessel of my peace/ Only for them, and mine eternal jewel/ Given to the common enemy of man." Macbeth, 3.1.60-68 I chose this because it shows the problem resolved within the act and the climax of Macbeth's climb to power. Also, it shows the slipping of Macbeth's insanity, yet how it is not completely vanished. His ambition is shown as well. **D**: "From this moment/ The very firstlings of my heart shall be/The firstlings of my hand. And even now,/ To crown my thoughts with acts, be it thought and done:/ The castle of Macduff I will surprise./ Seize upon Fife, give to th' edge o' th' sword/ His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls/ that trace him in his line. No boasting like a fool;/ This deed I'll do before this purpose cool./ But no more sights!--" Macbeth, 4.1.147-56 I chose this quote because it shows the ever growing malice of Macbeth. Macbeth's increasing recklessness is displayed when he says the first thought will be the first action, meaning that he will be extremely impulsive, and do whatever pops into his head first. Also, he plots the murder of Macduff's family, just for being related to him. **E**: "I will not yield,/ To kiss the ground before young Malcolm's feet,/And to be baited with the rabble's curse./Though Birnam Wood be come to Dunsinane,/And thou opposed, being of no woman born,/ Yet I will try the last. Before my body/ I throw my warlike shield. Lay on, Macduff,/ And damned be him that first cries "Hold, enough!"" Macbeth, 5.7.55-63 I chose this quote because it accurately shows Macbeth's complete descent into madness. Also, he is killed directly following this, which shows the resolution of his adventure. As well, Macbeth denied the destiny he had clung to so strongly before, and said he would not give up, not until the last breath.

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