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MACBETH BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, ACT 1 SCENE 2, LINE BY LINE EXPLANATION BY BACKBENCHERS ACADEMY#MAYANK SIR.
A wounded sergeant reports to King Duncan of Scotland that his generals Banquo and Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, have just defeated the allied forces of Norway and Ireland, who were led by the traitorous Macdonwald and the Thane of Cawdor. Macbeth, the King's kinsman, is praised for his bravery and fighting prowess.
The dramatic importance of the scene lies in the exaltation of Macbeth. Though Macbeth is yet to appear on the stage, he has already become the focus of the attention of the audience. The tributes paid by the captain, Rosse, and Duncan himself magnify the qualities of Macbeth and make the audience immensely curious to meet this mighty warrior.
The exaltation of Macbeth serves another important dramatic purpose: the higher the hero is exalted, the more impressive would his fall seem in the course of the play.
Important character of Macbeth revealed in the Scene
Macbeth possesses valour and generalship. He is the life and soul of Duncan’s army, which is why he so ably leads to victory Duncan’s army against the rebels. The first engagement of the battle is represented as having been gained by his personal prowess and leadership qualities.
He does not lose heart even when the army of the rebel is reinforced “ with terrible numbers” by the King of Norway, assisted by the most disloyal traitor, the Thane of Cawdor. Macbeth beats them as if he is “Bellona’s bridegroom” and becomes the hero of the hour. Duncan’s spontaneous reaction to the reports of his bravery- “ o valiant cousin! is a restrained but emotional outburst of his admiration for Macbeth’s valour, for which the world fail him. Macbeth’s courage never entirely deserts him till his end.
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