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jane800
jane800
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High School - 11th Grade

What is the meaning of the following quote from Act IV, scene 1 of "Macbeth"?

Macbeth says.. "Thy crown does sear mine eyeballs"

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Posted by jane800 on Wednesday October 15, 2008 at 6:00 PM and tagged with act iv, macbeth, meaning, quote.

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  1. ladyvols1 Teacher
    High School - 9th Grade

    eNotes Editor

    In Act 4 Scene I the witches are showing Macbeth prophecy.  In the third prophecy Macbeth sees eight kings. He tells the witches that they look too much like Banquo and the crowns (the reflection) burns his eyes.  The important part of this scene is not the quote.   The important part of this scene is  that Macbeth sees that Banquo has see a line of kings behind him.  Macbeth should realize that he should not take the prophecies literally, but Macbeth has a tendency to interpret the visions as he wants them to be.

    Sources:
    http://www.enotes.com/macbeth-text/act-iv-scene-i
    http://www.enotes.com/macbeth/summary-analysis

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    Posted by ladyvols1 on Wednesday October 15, 2008 at 6:55 PM


  2. brandih

    eNotes Editor

    This quote is also discussed on our free Shakespeare quotes page.  Please see the link below for more information.

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    http://www.enotes.com/shakespeare-quotes/crack-doom

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    Posted by brandih on Thursday October 16, 2008 at 10:49 AM