Act Four Scene Analysis In Act 4 Scene 2 In Macbeth

The Scene Where Everything Comes Together

(analysis of scene 4;2 in Macbeth by Shakespeare) Throughout the play Macbeth, Shakespeare writes about many themes. Many times these themes have to do with the development of a character, or to stress the importance on a certain topic. In act 4 scene 2, we see many of the play’s themes brought together through dialogue and actions. In the scene, Lady Macduff is talking to Ross, and asking why her husband has left her and his family. Ross tries to explain, however Lady Macduff overlooks his statements and exchanges speech with her son. They come to the conclusion that Macduff is a traitor and her son speaks some wise words. In the end of the scene, both Lady Macbeth and her son are murdered by Macbeth’s Henchmen. During act 4 scene 2 of Macbeth, we see the themes of irony, the attack on manhood, and the theme of flight. The first obvious theme that is brought to our attention in act 4 scene 2 of Macbeth is that of irony. The scene starts off with Lady Macduff criticizing her husband for leaving them. She calls Macduff a traitor. The pure irony in this is known by the audience. We know that cleary, Macduff has left to go get help from Malcolm to build an

Lady Macduff’s very first line in this theme is, “What had he done, to make him fly the land?” (line 1) She goes on to say, “His flight was madness” (line 3) She is speaking about her husband’s absence, however this is not the first time that we see the words flight, and fly in Macbeth. In act 3 scene 3, Banqueo uses the statement, “O. treachery! Fly, good Fleance, fly, fly, fly!” (line 17) When Banquo says fly, he means for Fleance to get away. When Lady Macduff uses it, her man already got away. He flew to Malcolm. Again in act 4 scene 2, Lady Macduff speaks of flying, or getting away when she says, “Whither should I fly?” (line 72) The theme of flight is very prevalent throughout the play