Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 3 of The Tragedy of Macbeth . Macbeth is claiming that he does not care about the rebels who are on their way to try to dethrone him. A new stage direction has been added to describe Macbeth’s actions after his entrance. Enter MACBETH, Doctor, and Attendants. MACBETH paces back and forth across the room. Macbeth: Bring me no more reports; let them fly all: Till Birnam wood remove to Dunsinane, I cannot taint with fear. What’s the boy Malcolm? Was he not born of woman? The spirits that know All mortal consequences have pronounced me thus: ‘Fear not, Macbeth; no man that’s born of woman Shall e’er have power upon thee.’ Then fly, false thanes, And mingle with the English epicures: The mind I sway by and the heart I bear Shall never sag with doubt nor shake with fear. What does the stage direction most contribute to the scene?
Macbeth says he cannot be afraid, but pacing back and forth suggests he is restless and tense. This contrast between his confident words and agitated movement creates a frazzled mood. The stage direction does not make the scene feel comforting or hopeful.
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