Flashcards about Macbeth GCSE
(31 cards)
Who is the author of Macbeth?
William Shakespeare
What is the primary theme of Macbeth?
Ambition and its consequences
True or False: Macbeth is a tragic hero.
True
Fill in the blank: Macbeth is originally a _____ before he becomes king.
Thane of Glamis
What prophecy do the witches give Macbeth?
That he will become king of Scotland.
Who is Macbeth’s wife?
Lady Macbeth
What does Lady Macbeth famously say to encourage Macbeth to kill Duncan?
To be more manly and seize the crown.
What is the significance of blood in Macbeth?
It symbolizes guilt and murder.
Multiple Choice: Which character is killed by Macbeth in Act 1?
Duncan
What role do the witches play in Macbeth?
They serve as catalysts for Macbeth’s ambition.
True or False: Banquo is Macbeth’s best friend.
True
Fill in the blank: The theme of _____ is prevalent in Macbeth.
Fate vs. free will
What ultimately happens to Macbeth at the end of the play?
He is killed by Macduff.
Who avenges the death of Duncan?
Macduff
What does Lady Macbeth’s sleepwalking symbolize?
Her overwhelming guilt.
Multiple Choice: Which character is the first to see the ghost of Banquo?
Macbeth
What does the Porter represent in the play?
The gatekeeper to hell.
True or False: Macbeth starts as a noble character.
True
Fill in the blank: The character of _____ represents the theme of ambition.
Macbeth
What is the setting of Macbeth?
Scotland
What does the phrase ‘fair is foul, and foul is fair’ suggest?
The blurring of moral boundaries.
Who is the last character to die in the play?
Macbeth
What does the crown symbolize in Macbeth?
Power and ambition.
True or False: Lady Macbeth is eventually driven to madness.
True
