The metaphor “I have begun to plant thee, and will labour/ To make thee full of growing.” is said by King Duncan in act 1 scene 4 of “Macbeth”. This metaphor is spoken to Macbeth, and is of great importance to show the reader what King Duncan thinks of Macbeth. King Duncan is creating this Metaphor by comparing Macbeth to a tree. If someone were to cultivate an apple tree the further reward would be to have apples the next harvest. Same is true in this case Macbeth will be given further rewards and promotions from the king because he values and trusts Macbeth. King Duncan could be implying that he sees Macbeth as a future heir to the throne.
If this is spoken to Macbeth, why is it that Banquo responds 'There if I grow/The harvest is your own'?
ReplyDeleteit is said in reference to both banquo and macbeth
DeleteIt's to show his loyalty towards Duncan- in a way saying that any reward he, himself, receives is a reward for Duncan.
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