lady macbeth quotes

Question 1

violence, ambition, gender, appearance vs reality

Answer 1

“dash’d the brains out” - act 1

Question 2

guilt

Answer 2

[enters with a taper] act 5

Question 3

“dash’d the brains out” - act 1

Answer 3

violence, ambition, gender, appearance vs reality

Question 4

[enters with a taper] act 5

Answer 4

guilt

Question 5

“dash’d the brains out” - act 1

Answer 5

plosive harsh rejection of motherhood
juxtaposition between “dash’d” and “brains” reflects her nature (wants to instigate violence and chaos)
irony - brain is place she harms herself in the end

Question 6

[enters with a taper] act 5

Answer 6

symbolism of taper, provided light, she is seeking hope and solace in her eternal mental darkness
christianity as a plea for gods redemption
character development- motif of darkness and light contrasts “come thick night”