FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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Detailed explanation-1: -What do dogs symbolize in Macbeth ? Meaning: Macbeth is comparing men to dogs in that there are different types of men as there are different types of dogs.
Detailed explanation-2: -In the dog speech, Macbeth is trying to convince the soon to be murders to kill Banquo for him. Shakespeare uses references to dogs to describe what the murderers were. He says that once they join him, they are loyal to each other.
Detailed explanation-3: -Although Macbeth flatters the Murderers by suggesting that the business of Banquo’s murder will elevate them above the common rank, his ironic tone reveals that he thinks of them as little more than beasts.
Detailed explanation-4: -In this metaphor, Macbeth compares Banquo and his young son Fleance to two snakes, one a full-grown threat and the other a toothless baby snake who will one day become venomous like his father.
Detailed explanation-5: -Macbeth is compared to a bird of prey, because he is ruthless and violent, using others for his own ends. Macbeth is remarking on the positions of Banquo and Fleance. The grown serpent (Banquo) lies dead whereas the worm (Fleance) will eventually be threatening but as of now is not dangerous.