Courage vs Fear Quotes

Question 1

through Macbeth’s bravery in battle

Answer 1

“For brave Macbeth – well he deserves that name” (Act 1, Scene 2)

Question 2

through LM’s manipulation of Macbeth

Answer 2

“But screw your courage to the sticking-place And we’ll not fail” (Act 1, Scene 7)

Question 3

through Macbeth’s fear of divine retribution

Answer 3

“Thou sure and firm-set earth, Hear not my steps, which way they walk, for fear Thy very stones prate of my whereabout” (Act 2, Scene 1)

Question 4

through Macbeth’s fear of Banquo

Answer 4

“There is none but he, Whose being I do fear” (Act 3, Scene 1)

Question 5

through Macbeth’s mental deterioration

Answer 5

“O, full of scorpions is my mind, dear wife!” (Act 2, Scene 3)

Question 6

through Macbeth feeling trapped by his own anxiety

Answer 6

“But now I am cabin’d, cribb’d, confin’d, bound in To saucy doubts and fears” (Act 3, Scene 4)

Question 7

through the doctor’s fear of Macbeth’s cruel nature

Answer 7

“I think, but dare not speak.” (Act 5, Scene 1)

Question 8

through Macbeth’s decision to die in battle

Answer 8

“I’ll fight till from my bones my flesh be hack’d. Give me my armour.” (Act 5, Scene 3)

Question 9

through Young Siward’s bravery

Answer 9

“Thou liest, abhorred tyrant; with my sword I’ll prove the lie thou speak’st” (Act 5, Scene 7)