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Drama: Act IV - Macbeth

Question 4 • Common Core ELA 12

What recurring image in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, is associated with Lady Macduff and her son? Cite examples of this imagery and explain the qualities that it helps to convey.a. witches b. flowersc. birdsd. eggs

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Bird imagery is associated with Lady Macduff and her son. Lady Macduff says that even a small wren will defend its young against an owl, presenting herself as a protective mother. Her son is also described as a “poor bird.” These images convey the family’s innocence and vulnerability, as well as Lady Macduff’s courage and determination to protect her child.

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