FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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Question
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Macbeth knows that Duncan is dead
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The audience know that Duncan is dead
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Lady Macbeth knows that Duncan s dead
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Macduff predicts that Duncan is dead
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Detailed explanation-1: -An example of dramatic irony in Macbeth is Lady Macbeth’s obsession with washing her hands because of her guilty conscience. The audience knows that she has been involved in a murder and understands that she is trying to wash away her guilt, while the characters do not know this information.
Detailed explanation-2: -On arrival at Macbeth’s castle, Duncan comments that it has a welcoming atmosphere. This is dramatic irony that serves to increase the tension before his murder as it is where Duncan will meet his death. It again reveals Duncan’s positive outlook, kind nature as well as naivete.
Detailed explanation-3: -Macbeth Act 2 Scene 3: Analysis Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something that the characters do not. As the porter is answering the door and talking about the gates of hell, the audience knows about a hellish deed that has been committed-Duncan’s Murder.
Detailed explanation-4: -Macduff feels paralyzed with shock. Explain the dramatic irony of lines 100-112. He says he killed the guards because he was overwhelmed with emotion, but he killed the king.