Function:
Macbeth utilizes the literary term of asyndeton by removing all conjunctions and replacing them with commas to speed up the flow of his dialogue. The usage of asyndeton allows for the reader to understand the increased excitement Macbeth felt.
Concept:
Macbeth feels the urge to kill Banquo and Fleance since he wants to achieve as much power as possible. In Act III, Macbeth must act quickly, due to the fact that he feels compelled to kill Banquo before the dinner party occurred. Utilizing short phrases and commas, Shakespeare illustrates Macbeth’s pure haste to kill Banquo and his heir, before they receive the throne, a fate determined by the witches.
Connection:
Shakespeare utilized asyndeton in Macbeth’s discussion with the First
Macbeth utilizes the literary term of asyndeton by removing all conjunctions and replacing them with commas to speed up the flow of his dialogue. The usage of asyndeton allows for the reader to understand the increased excitement Macbeth felt.
Concept:
Macbeth feels the urge to kill Banquo and Fleance since he wants to achieve as much power as possible. In Act III, Macbeth must act quickly, due to the fact that he feels compelled to kill Banquo before the dinner party occurred. Utilizing short phrases and commas, Shakespeare illustrates Macbeth’s pure haste to kill Banquo and his heir, before they receive the throne, a fate determined by the witches.
Connection:
Shakespeare utilized asyndeton in Macbeth’s discussion with the First