English Lit Quotes (macbeth) Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the famous line spoken by Lady Macbeth that expresses her desire for power?
‘Out, damned spot! Out, I say!’
Which character says, ‘Is this a dagger which I see before me?’?
Macbeth
True or False: Macbeth ultimately becomes king by assassinating King Duncan.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘Fair is foul, and foul is ____.’
fair
Who says, ‘Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t.’?
Lady Macbeth
What does Macbeth mean when he says, ‘Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow’?
He reflects on the meaningless passage of time.
Who warns Macbeth to ‘beware the Ides of March’?
This quote does not appear in Macbeth; it is from Julius Caesar.
What is the significance of the line, ‘All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!’?
It foreshadows Macbeth’s rise to power.
Who says, ‘Out, out brief candle!’?
Macbeth
True or False: Lady Macbeth is initially portrayed as a strong and ruthless character.
True
What does the quote ‘The milk of human kindness’ refer to?
It refers to Macbeth’s initial hesitance to commit murder.
Fill in the blank: ‘When you durst do it, then you were a ____.’
man
Which character says, ‘There’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face.’?
King Duncan
What does Macbeth mean by ‘I am in blood’?
He feels trapped in a cycle of violence and murder.
Who says, ‘The thane of Cawdor lives: why do you dress me in borrowed robes?’?
Macbeth
True or False: The witches in Macbeth represent fate and supernatural elements.
True
What is the meaning of ‘Double, double toil and trouble’?
It signifies the chaos and evil the witches bring.
Who says, ‘What’s done is done.’?
Lady Macbeth
Fill in the blank: ‘The lady doth protest too much, ____.’
methinks
What does Lady Macbeth mean by ‘Unsex me here’?
She wishes to rid herself of feminine weakness.
Who is referred to as ‘the bloody business’ in Macbeth?
The act of murdering King Duncan.
True or False: Macbeth experiences guilt after killing Duncan.
True
What does the quote ‘Something wicked this way comes’ refer to?
It refers to Macbeth’s transformation into a villain.
What does the phrase ‘A little water clears us of this deed’ imply?
Lady Macbeth believes they can easily wash away their guilt.
