King Duncan:
- *Expresses gratitude to Lady Macbeth for her hospitality.*
_"Fair and noble hostess,\nWe are your guest tonight." (lines 10-11)
- *Speaks highly of Macbeth's valor in battle.*
_"O worthiest cousin!" (line 13)
_"Brave Macbeth - well he deserves that namt" (line 16)
- *Seemingly unaware of Macbeth's true intentions and the plot against him.*
_"This castle hath a pleasant sit; the air
Nimbly and sweetly recommends itself
Unto our gentle senses." (lines 1-3)
- *Praises Macbeth's loyalty and honorable actions.*
_"What he hath lost, noble Macbeth hath won" (line 17)
- *Intends to bestow honors and titles upon Macbeth in recognition of his contributions.*
_"We will establish our estate upon
Our eldest Malcolm, whom we name hereafter
The Prince of Cumberland." (lines 21-23)
Lady Macbeth
- *Urges Macbeth to act swiftly and resolutely in carrying out their plan to seize the throne.*
_"He's here in double trust:
First, as I am his kinsman and his subject,
Strong both against the deed; then as his host,
Who should against his murtherer shut the door,
Not bear the knife myself." (lines 14-18)
- *Feels burdened by her own femininity and wishes she could be more ruthless like a man.*
_"Come thick night
And pall thee in the dunnest smoke of hell,
That my keen knife see not the wound it makes,
Nor heaven peep through the blanket of the dark,
To cry, "Hold, hold!" (lines 31-36)
- *Haunted by the guilt and consequences of their actions.*
_"Had he not resembled
My father as he slept. I had done't." (lines 50-51)
- *Encourages Macbeth to conceal his true feelings and appear innocent.*
_"Hide thee thou bloody hand.
Thou likely spy upon the very deed." (lines 27-28)
In summary, King Duncan expresses admiration and trust towards Macbeth, while Lady Macbeth is driven by ambition and internal conflict, urging Macbeth to commit the heinous act. Their words reflect their opposing perspectives and intentions in the unfolding plot.