English Flashcards

1
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Key quotes:

act 1 scene 1 to show the skill of Macbeth

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Unsemed him from the nave to the chops

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2
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quotes to show that what duncan thinks of macbeth at the start of the play

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o valiant cousin, worthy gentlemen

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3
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rewards title quote

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what he hath lost noble macbeth hath won

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4
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fair is foul and foul is fair uses what technique

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oxymoron

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5
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concept of a downfall

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initially receving praise or glory or someother sourt of reward and then afterwards he has a downfall due to bad deeds
charecter cannot be too good or too bad and must be relatable

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6
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what do the witches say about macbeth being king

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all hail macbeth who shall king hereafter

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7
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quote about what macbeths thoughts about killing duncan

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stars. hide your fires, let not see my black and deepest desires

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8
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after finding out he will be king macbeth says what showing his care for duncan

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douth unfix my hair/ make my hearts knock at my ribs/ agains the use of nature
this is used positively showing how much king duncan is to him

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9
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what macbeth says that shows he thinks the witches prophicies are ture

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what can the devil speak true

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10
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quote that shows macbeth wants to kill duncan

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IS THIS A DAGGER WHICH I SEE BEFORE ME

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11
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quote of lady macbeth calling him a coward

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infurm of purpose

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12
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lady macbeth explaining how she does not have guilt and macbeth should not act innocent

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my hands are of your colour but i shame to wear a heart so white

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13
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quote showing macbeth has commited murder

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i have done the deed

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14
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quote by macbeth to say his crown is under threat

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we have scorched the snake not killed it

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15
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quote that signals turning point of lady Macbeth and Macbeth being equals

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be innocent of the knowledge dearest chuck

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16
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what are Duncan three virtues

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he is
kind: let me enfold thee/ and hold thee to my heart
trusting: there’s no art/to find the minds construction in the face
trusting: theres no art / to find the minds construction in the face
a good king “so clear in his great office

17
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what might be one of duncans flaws

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he is kind but he is too trusting

“an absolute trust in him”

18
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what function does duncan have in the play

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to be a foil to macebth

19
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how does duncan link to the theme or kingsman ship

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he is a good king as even Macbeth acknowledges

saying his

20
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be innocent to the knowledge dearest chuck show

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it signals a turning point in their relationship together and how Macbeth used to view Lady Macbeth as his equal but now however he does not and refuses to tell her showing originally how lady Macbeth was his parner and how duncans death has made him more isolated.

21
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what is Duncan’s flaws

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he is too trusting too pure and too good

22
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why does Macbeth send another murderer

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he sends another due to the fact he doesn’t trust anyone and so sends another incase they betray him

23
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what does banquo say to fleance

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thou mayst revenge