deception

Question 1

Fair is foul, and foul is fair
+ the instruments of darkness tell us truths to betray us in deepest consequence

Answer 1

(Witches)1.1
Opening, sets tone of deception through play
(Banquo) 1.3 warning

Question 2

To find the mind’s construction in the face

Answer 2

(Duncan) 1.4
Ironic- cant read a mans thoughts through face, foreshadows murder

Question 3

Let light not see my black and deep desires

Answer 3

(M) 1.4
Attempts to deceive nature- perhaps also god

Question 4

Look like the innocent flower, /But be the serpent under’t

Answer 4

(LM) 1.5
Lady Macbeth tries to justify regicide through deception

Question 5

Is this a dagger which I see before me, The handle toward my hand?

Answer 5

(M) 2.1
Deceived by his ambition- guided towards murder

Question 6

O, treachery! Fly, good Fleance

Answer 6

(B) 3.3
ultimate act of deception as Banquo realises his best friend has betrayed him

Question 7

Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest

Answer 7

(M) 3.2
M doesn’t tell LM about his plans to kill Banquo- another layer of deception unveiled

Question 8

None of woman born Shall harm Macbeth.

Answer 8

(W) 4.1
Deceptive and misplaced trust from witches in their prophecies

Question 9

Until Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane Hill

Answer 9

(W) 4.1
Deceptive and misplaced trust from witches in their prophecies

Question 10

I have almost forgot the taste of fears

Answer 10

(M) 5.5
Self Deception

Question 11

She should have died hereafter

Answer 11

(M) 5.5
Deceptive justification to the consequences of his actions

Question 12

The usurper’s cursed head.

Answer 12

(Macduff) 5.8
Deceptive reign ended