"So foul and fair a day I have not seen" - Repetition of the paradox "foul is fair", echoing the witches' language. Foreshadows his moral descent., "Macbeth does murder sleep" - Personification of sleep as innocent and peaceful - Macbeth destroys his own peace of mind., "We have scorched the snake, not killed it" - Metaphor highlighting Macbeth's paranoia and need for future violence., "Then live, Macduff: what need I fear of thee?" - Dramatic irony, misinterpreting the witches' prophecy as he grows arrogant and complacent, setting the stage for his downfall (foreshadowing)., "Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player..." - Metaphor for the meaningless of life. Macbeth is exhausted and has become nihilistic. , "A little water clears us of this deed" - Symbolism suggesting that not much needs to be done to feel absolved from guilt. Dismissive tone highlighting her dominance in the relationship., "What's done cannot be undone" - Repetition of language yet in reverse, showing her tragic downfall as she's consumed by guilt.,

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