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Macbeth Act 1 Scene 11 Mood

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Overall, 1.2 is very beneficial to the overall mood of the text, as well as the change in plot. The global mood of the text is merciless. The quote, “Victory fell on us”, (page 9) is ironic because merciless has a negative connotation, while winning is generally positive. Though, to win a battle of this sort, they might have been merciless, and not think of others, but their country. As a whole, this line contributes to the crowning of Macbeth, and the winning of the Scottish army. Continuing, Duncan now thinks highly of Macbeth. In this scene, Malcolm, Sargent (Captain), and Ross are explaining to Duncan the battle and how Macbeth is a hero. The facial expressions, body language, proximity, positions that the characters use and show are ironic …show more content…

The mood then changes when Duncan, who learns of the courageous Macbeth, then gives Macbeth power. This changes things because then Macbeth becomes greedy, and power hungry. Macbeth overall is not a true hero. The proximity, and position relate back to the mood because it is ironic that they are so close to each other, and they all trust each other. In this representation the Captain (Kylie) is leaning back to show pain, but also adds the effect of showing, the Captain is also next/diagonal from Duncan (Abby) to show that he is explaining what has happened in the battle. Duncan is on a chair to show that he has power, and that he is in a higher position than the others. Malcolm's (Natalie's) knees are bent (not on floor) to show that he is excited that Scotland has won the battle, Malcolm is also standing right next to Duncan to show that he is Duncan's son. His connection to Duncan will be detrimental subsequent, and others will be merciless to him. Ross (Srijitha) is kneeling to show lesser power, he is also the farthest away from Duncan. The colors worn are beneficial to the scene, and the overall

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