Macbeth Group
Question:
momo23
Student
What is the dramatic significance of this quote from Macbeth?
"It will have blood, they say; blood will have blood." (Act III, scene iv)
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malibrarian Teacher
High School - 12th GradePosted by malibrarian on Wednesday December 19, 2007 at 12:37 PMThis quote from Act III, scene iv, is said by Macbeth when he sees the ghost of Banquo at his feast. Its significance lies in the fact that Macbeth is beginning to have a guilty conscience (or at least is fearful of what will happen to him because of his actions) concerning the murders he has committed - first the murder of King Duncan, then the murder of his former friend, Banquo. Banquo's ghost coming to Macbeth causes Macbeth to act insane and irrational in front of his wife and guests, and Macbeth states that the blood he has shed will come back for revenge on him - blood will have blood.
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jblas Teacher
High School - 12th GradePosted by jblas on Thursday December 27, 2007 at 5:22 PMMacbeth has murdered King Duncan, Banquo and now plots to kill Macduff. He has spilled alot of blood in his hands, and if he must die while fighting for the right to his throne, then "blood will have blood". He will not give up the throne without a fight!