Deception Flashcards
How is deception first introduced in the play?
“Fair is foul, and foul is fair” (Act 1, Scene 1) - The witches’ chant introduces the theme of deception, implying that appearances can be deceiving and setting the tone for the entire play.
How does Lady Macbeth advise Macbeth to deceive others?
“Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t” (Act 1, Scene 5) - Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth to appear innocent while hiding his true, malicious intentions, showing her role in planning and manipulating through deception.
How does Macbeth deceive King Duncan?
“I am his kinsman and his subject, / Strong both against the deed; / How tender ‘tis to love the babe that milks me” (Act 1, Scene 7) - Macbeth reflects on his duty to Duncan but ultimately deceives him by deciding to murder him despite his loyalty.
How does Macbeth’s soliloquy reflect his inner conflict over deception?
“False face must hide what the false heart doth know” (Act 1, Scene 7) - Macbeth acknowledges that he must disguise his true feelings and intentions with outward appearances, showing the internal struggle between ambition and morality.
How does Macbeth deceive Banquo?
“Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chuck” (Act 3, Scene 2) - Macbeth deceives Lady Macbeth by hiding his plans to murder Banquo, pretending to be innocent and distancing her from the knowledge of his violent intentions.
How does Macbeth deceive his guests at the banquet?
“The table’s full” (Act 3, Scene 4) - Macbeth feigns normality at the banquet while experiencing hallucinations of Banquo’s ghost, showing how he hides his guilt and paranoia from his guests.
How does Lady Macbeth deceive others about King Duncan’s murder?
“A little water clears us of this deed” (Act 2, Scene 2) - After Duncan’s murder, Lady Macbeth reassures Macbeth that the murder will be concealed by simply washing away the blood, emphasizing the deceptive belief that they can escape their crime.
How does Macbeth deceive himself throughout the play?
“To be thus is nothing; but to be safely thus” (Act 3, Scene 1) - Macbeth deceives himself into believing that further murders will secure his position as king, ignoring the moral consequences of his actions.
How does deception lead to Macbeth’s downfall?
“Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage” (Act 5, Scene 5) - Macbeth reflects on the futility of his actions, realizing that his web of lies and deceptions has led to his ultimate destruction.
How does Macbeth’s guilt reveal the consequences of deception?
“Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood clean from my hand?” (Act 2, Scene 2) - Macbeth is consumed by guilt, believing that no matter how much he tries to wash away the blood of Duncan, his guilt from the deception can never be cleansed.
How does the theme of appearance vs reality relate to deception in the play?
“Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t” (Act 1, Scene 5) - Lady Macbeth advises Macbeth to present a false appearance of innocence, reinforcing the motif of deception throughout the play where appearances conceal the characters’ true intentions.
How does Macbeth’s descent into further deception continue throughout the play?
“I am in blood / Stepp’d in so far that, should I wade no more, / Returning were as tedious as go o’er” (Act 3, Scene 4) - Macbeth acknowledges that he has committed so many wrongs that there is no turning back, and he must continue deceiving and murdering to maintain his power.
How is deception first introduced in Macbeth?
“Fair is foul, and foul is fair.” (Act 1, Scene 1) - The witches’ chant sets the tone for the play, suggesting that appearances can be deceiving and that the theme of deception will be central throughout the story.
How does Lady Macbeth manipulate Macbeth into deception?
“Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t.” (Act 1, Scene 5) - Lady Macbeth advises Macbeth to hide his true intentions by presenting a false appearance of innocence while concealing his murderous desires.
How does Macbeth deceive King Duncan?
“I am his kinsman and his subject, / Strong both against the deed.” (Act 1, Scene 7) - Macbeth acknowledges his loyalty to Duncan but proceeds with his plan to deceive him and murder him, showing the conflict between his actions and his moral obligations.
How does Macbeth feel about the deception he must commit?
“False face must hide what the false heart doth know.” (Act 1, Scene 7) - Macbeth expresses his understanding that he must conceal his true feelings and intentions in order to commit murder and seize power, revealing the internal conflict deception causes him.
How does Macbeth deceive Banquo?
“Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chuck.” (Act 3, Scene 2) - Macbeth deceives Lady Macbeth by hiding his true plan to murder Banquo, pretending to be innocent of any further bloodshed and distancing her from the truth.
How does Macbeth deceive his guests at the banquet?
“The table’s full.” (Act 3, Scene 4) - Macbeth tries to maintain control at the banquet, but his hallucination of Banquo’s ghost exposes the guilt behind his deceit, despite trying to convince his guests everything is normal.
How does Lady Macbeth deceive Macbeth about the murder?
“A little water clears us of this deed.” (Act 2, Scene 2) - After the murder, Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth that washing their hands will erase the evidence, showing her belief in the power of deception to cover up their crime.
How does Macbeth deceive himself regarding his guilt?
“To be thus is nothing; but to be safely thus.” (Act 3, Scene 1) - Macbeth deceives himself by thinking that the murder of Banquo is necessary to secure his throne, ignoring the moral consequences and his growing guilt.
How does Macbeth deceive himself into thinking he is invincible?
“None of woman born shall harm Macbeth.” (Act 4, Scene 1) - Macbeth is deceived by the witches’ prophecy and believes he is invulnerable, which causes him to act recklessly, leading to his eventual downfall.
How does Macbeth’s guilt reveal the consequences of deception?
“Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood / Clean from my hand?” (Act 2, Scene 2) - Macbeth’s guilt over his deceptive murder of Duncan is overwhelming, and he realizes that no amount of water can cleanse him of his crime, symbolizing how deception leads to moral corruption.
How does deception contribute to Macbeth’s mental deterioration?
“I am in blood / Stepp’d in so far that, should I wade no more, / Returning were as tedious as go o’er.” (Act 3, Scene 4) - Macbeth admits that he has committed so many crimes that turning back is impossible, illustrating how deception forces him into a state of despair and insanity.
How does Macbeth deceive others to secure his reign?
“We are yet but young in deed.” (Act 3, Scene 4) - Macbeth continues his deceptive rule by feigning control and stability in front of his guests, even though he is secretly planning more murders to maintain his power.
