Characters Flashcards
(14 cards)
In the begining Macbeth was…
A noble solidier
Macbeth becomes a…
tyrannical ruler
In the beginning Lady Macbeth is…
manipulitive and ruthless
dominant
emotionally detached
Towards the end Lady Macbeth is…
consumed by guilt
The witches influence on Macbeth
Encourage Macbeth to act on his evil tendancies
Their predictions and prophecies mislead Macbeth, causing him to dismiss threats
The witches traits
Evil
Threatening
Manipulative
Mysterious
Dominant
Who is Banquo?
- A Scottish nobleman and general in King Duncan’s army
- Macbeth’s close friend and fellow warrior
- Loyal, honourable, and wise - a contrast to Macbeth
Shakespeare uses Banquo…
to contrast Macbeths character
Banquo and Macbeth contrasts
Banquo is suspicious of the witches, he appeals to reason rather than ambtion
Banquo admits to dreaming of the witches, MB lies
Religous and moral - views the witches as danger
Banquos role in the play
- He and Macbeth fight bravely together
- The witches prophecy is that Banquo will be the father of kings
- He grows suspicious of Macbeth after Duncan’s murder
- Banquo is killed, but his son Fleance escapes, keeping the prophecy alive
Macduff and Macbeths contrasting character
Macbeth destroys Scotland, Macduff restores order and fights for freedom of Scotland
Macbeth has a tyrannical rule, Macduff represents justice and loyalty
Macbeth is childless, Macduff has a loving with a happy family
Macduff is Macbeth’s nemesis
- macduff is the only one who can kill MB
- macduff brings justice to Scotland by punishing MB
- macduff defears MB
Macduff is a role model
- a hero contrasting to Macbeths villainous
- his family murder is tragic but he is admirable
- symbol of justice
Maduff traits
Noble
Loyal
Brave
Restorer of order
