Both Uses of
venom
in
Macbeth
- The worm that's fled
Hath nature that in time will venom breed,p. 101.3 *venom = poisoneditor's notes: This could be paraphrased as: "The young snake that escaped will, in time, be dangerous." A young snake is used as a metaphor for Fleance, who although not dangerous now while he is so young, will become a threat to Macbeth's power.
- Round about the caldron go,
In the poisoned entrails throw.
Toad, that under cold stone,
Days and nights has thirty-one
Sweltered venom sleeping got,
Boil thou first i' the charmed pot!p. 119.6venom = poison
Definitions:
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(1)
(venom as in: snake venom) poison created by some insects and animals such as snakes
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(2)
(venom as in: jealousy-fueled venom) intense feelings of hatred or anger