Annie Velenovsky

Background Information

Cain and Abel were the sons of Adam and Eve.

Cain was depicted as a crop farmer while Abel was depicted as a shepherd.

Cain was considered sinful and killed his brother because God would not accept his offering,

but would accept his brother’s.

Biblical/Historical Significance

Cain is considered the first murderer

while Abel is sometimes considered

the first martyr.

Symbols

One of the seven

deadly sins, Envy

Cain spilled Abel’s blood

Quote

While sleepwalking, Lady Macbeth begins washing her hands saying, “ Yet here's a spot. . . Out, damned spot; out I say” Unable to get the smell or stain of blood off her hands, she declares "What, will these hands ne'er be clean. . . All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand"

Interpretation

Lady Macbeth is finally full of guilt for the wrong her and her husband have done. The stain on her hand’s is like that of Cain’s given to him by God after killing his brother.

Works Cited!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cain_and_Abel

http://www.gradesaver.com/macbeth/study-guide/section5/