meaning of ' to size upon Macduff's caste '
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In Shakespeare's Macbeth, the direct cause of Macduff's family being murdered is that Macbethorders it to be done. After he gets his second dose of prophecies from the witches, Macbeth is informed that Macduff has fled to England. His immediate reaction is to order the killing of Macduff's family:
The castle of Macduff I will surprise,
Seize upon Fife, give to th'edge o'th'sword
His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls
That trace him in his line. (IV:1)
Macbeth has just been told during his visions to beware of Macduff, and once the witches are gone he declares that from now on he will not hesitate to act upon his thoughts, he will act decisively. When he's told Macduff has fled, the above speech is his reaction.
The castle of Macduff I will surprise,
Seize upon Fife, give to th'edge o'th'sword
His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls
That trace him in his line. (IV:1)
Macbeth has just been told during his visions to beware of Macduff, and once the witches are gone he declares that from now on he will not hesitate to act upon his thoughts, he will act decisively. When he's told Macduff has fled, the above speech is his reaction.
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