Key Words Flashcards
(16 cards)
Harmartia
Fatal flaw or an error in a character that leads to their downfall
Macbeth’s hi Marsha this is unchecked ambition which drives him to commit murder
Bank races, Hermart can be seen in his hesitation to act on the witches prophecy which ultimately cost him his life
Macduff‘s loyalty becomes his hamartia name his family vulnerable to Macbeth’s violent retribution
Irresistible allure (pull)
A powerful attraction that is hard to resist
The prophecy holds an irresistible law from Macbeth attempting towards King ship
Banco danger in the witches irresistible bit is unable to fully resist contemplating it
Malcolm’s return to Scotland and holds and irresistible for those loyal to justice and ready to end Macbeth’s reign
Unchecked (uncontrollable)
Something that is unrestrained or allowed to continue without limits
Macbeth’s unchecked ambition related to him down a path of tyranny in violence
Macduff’s uncheck rage against Macbeth feel his desire for vengeance in their final confrontation
Date of birth and check desire for control drive certain to manipulate with Beth into the murder
Antagonist (villain)
A character who opposes the protagonist often working against their goals
Lady Macbeth becomes the antagonist to Scotland’s peace spreading her fear and oppression
Macduff emerges as Macbeth’s main antagonist seeking justice for the wrong done to his family
Malcolm sees Macbeth as old man antagonist whose role must be overthrown for salvation
Carcass of insanity
A metaphor describing a state of complete madness or mental breakdown
Consume by guilt lady Macbeth becomes a carcass of insanity, unable to cleanse herself with conscious
Macbeth’s carcass insanity grows as he sees Blanco ghost showing his deterioration of mind
Macduff accuses Macbeth of being a carcass of insanity, consumed by his own deeds and paranoia
Tyrannical cruel and oppressive leader
Macbeth‘s tyrannical rule, terrifying subjects and leads to white suffering.
Malcolm denounces with tyrannical rain and vowed to restored justice for Scotland
As a ironical ruler, Macbeth‘s demands loyalty through fear, not respect respect
Tragic hero
A noble character who experiences a downfall due to their own flaws
Macbeth and bodies a tragic hero, the noble warrior brought low by his ambition
Bank quote a potential tragic hero, meets premature and due to the association with Macbeth and the witches
Macbeth story lines with that of a tragic hero, his faithful ultimate leading him to ruin
Motif (reoccurring symbol or theme ) of sleep
The recurring element or theme symbolises rest, innocence, or guilt
The motive of sleep in Macbeth represents the peace that Macbeth and Lady Macbeth lose after the murder
Macduff’s horror upon discovering Duncan’s body disrupt the motif as he shook as the shock awaken the entire castle
Lady Macbeth’s sleepwalking scene brings the motif for steep full circle reviewing her guilt through her restlessness
Anagnorisis (when the hero recognises their circumstances )
A character realises the truth of their situation or their own faults
Macbeth’s comes too late as he realises that his ambition has led to his ruin
McDuffs and Norsis, because when he learns of his family‘s murder, realising the price of authority to Scotland
In the final act Macbeth’s ignorance reveals his regret knowing he lost everything to ambition
Androgynous
Combining or showing characteristics traditionally associated with both genders
Lady Macbeth’s desire to be androgynous reflects her we embrace the traits of both strength and ruthlessness
Macbeth’s actions become androgynous as he exhibits both aggression and emotional vulnerability
Malcolm’s leadership combines androgynous qualities, blending compassion and assertiveness in his bid to reclaim the throne
Peripeteia
A sudden reversal of Fortune changes in circumstances
Macbeth’s profiteer occurs when he realises his reign is collapsing around him
And perry potato arrives when he realises prophecy may bring fortunes descendants not to him
Prophecy initiates Macbeth’s perry transforming him from a noble to desperate tyrant
Duplicitous
Deceptive or dishonest in one’s actions or intentions
Macbeth‘s duplicitous nature surfaces as he hides his true intentions from his friends
Malcolm questions whether Macduff is duplicitous when he initially suspects his loyalty
The witches duplicitous words lead Macbeth to believe in reality the ultimately betrays him
Emasculation ( masculinity is taken away)
Depriving someone of their traditional male roles or qualities
Lady Macbeth Torrance are meant to drive Macbeth to his action by hinting at his emasculation
Macbeth’s hesitation to kill Duncan suggests a momentary emasculation, as he questions his courage
Malcolm‘s accusations of emasculation testes loyalty, proving his dedication to Scotland
Femme fatal (dangerous female )
Seductive manipulative woman who often leads men their doom
Lady Macbeth and bodies the femme fatale Lori Macbeth into deadly plots with promises of power
The Fem Fel in Macbeth emerges as she manipulator her husband’s ambition
With her daily ambition lady with Beth is Shakespeare’s quintessential femme fetal guiding with Beth towards ruin
Femme fatale
Seductive manipulative woman who often leads men their doom
Lady Macbeth and bodies the femme fatale Lori Macbeth into deadly plots with promises of power
The Fem Fel in Macbeth emerges as she manipulator her husband’s ambition
With her daily ambition lady with Beth is Shakespeare’s quintessential femme feral guiding with Beth towards ruin
Hubris (excessive pride )
Over confidence or arrogance that leads to to their downfall
Macbeth’s Huber blinded him to the consequences of his actions leading to his ruin
Banco cautious nature prevents him from falling into the same hubris they consumes Macbeth
Macbeth’s Huber grows as he places too much faith in the witches prophecy
