Lady Macbeth Quotes Flashcards
(23 cards)
What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, ‘Out, damned spot!’?
She is expressing her guilt and despair over her role in the murders.
True or False: Lady Macbeth initially doubts Macbeth’s ambition.
True
Fill in the blank: Lady Macbeth famously calls on the spirits to ‘unsex’ her and fill her with ___.
cruelty
Which quote reflects Lady Macbeth’s desire for power?
‘Glamis, thou art; and Cawdor; and shalt be what thou art promised.’
What does Lady Macbeth mean by ‘Look like th’ innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t’?
She means to appear innocent while hiding malicious intentions.
In which act does Lady Macbeth famously say, ‘What’s done is done’?
Act 3
Multiple Choice: What does Lady Macbeth use to persuade Macbeth to commit murder?
a mix of manipulation and questioning his masculinity
What is the significance of Lady Macbeth’s sleepwalking scene?
It reveals her overwhelming guilt and mental disintegration.
True or False: Lady Macbeth is portrayed as a submissive character throughout the play.
False
Complete the quote: ‘I have given suck, and know how tender ‘tis to love the babe that milks me: I would, while it was smiling in my face, have ___.’
pluck’d my nipple from his boneless gums, and dash’d the brains out, had I so sworn as you have done to this.
What does Lady Macbeth mean by ‘Come, you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here!’?
She wishes to rid herself of feminine weakness to commit murder.
In which act does Lady Macbeth first appear?
Act 1
Fill in the blank: Lady Macbeth refers to Macbeth as a ‘___’ when he hesitates to kill Duncan.
coward
What does Lady Macbeth’s quote ‘A little water clears us of this deed’ suggest about her initial feelings of guilt?
She believes they can easily wash away their guilt.
True or False: Lady Macbeth is ultimately driven to madness by her guilt.
True
What does the phrase ‘Fair is foul, and foul is fair’ imply in the context of Lady Macbeth’s character?
It reflects the theme of appearance versus reality.
Multiple Choice: What emotion does Lady Macbeth primarily display after Duncan’s murder?
guilt
What does Lady Macbeth mean by ‘Nought’s had, all’s spent, where our desire is got without content’?
She feels that achieving their ambitions has not brought them happiness.
Which quote indicates Lady Macbeth’s manipulation of Macbeth?
‘When you durst do it, then you were a man.’
Fill in the blank: Lady Macbeth refers to Macbeth’s nature as ‘___’ when he shows hesitation.
too full o’ the milk of human kindness
What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, ‘All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand’?
No amount of cleansing can remove her guilt.
True or False: Lady Macbeth’s character remains strong and unyielding throughout the play.
False
What does the quote ‘You should be women, and yet your beards forbid me to interpret that you are so’ suggest about Lady Macbeth’s perception of femininity?
It suggests she challenges traditional gender roles.
