Macbeth Flashcards
(20 cards)
who killed the king?
Macbeth
who looses their mind (blood on their hands)
lady macbeth
what do witches speak in?
rhyming couplets
how did lady Macbeth die?
committed suicide
what do birds symbolise in Macbeth
death
how small is harris
too small
what is Macbeth described as at the start of the play?
violent, fierce
What eerie vision does Macbeth have before he kills Duncan?
He sees a bloody dagger floating in front of him.
What does Macbeth hear a voice saying?
That he murdered sleep
Why does Lady Macbeth say she didn’t kill the king herself?
He looked like her father in his sleep.
How does Lady Macbeth feel about how Macbeth carried out the murder?
She is ashamed by how scared he acts throughout the ordeal.
What does the porter say that drinking causes?
A red nose, sleep, urination, and impotence
Who kills the servants who look guilty of the murder?
Macbeth
How does Lady Macbeth publicly react to the news of the murder?
She says it is horrible and pretends to faint.
Why do Malcom and Donalbain run away from the court?
They fear that they are next to be murdered.
Why is Macbeth named king instead of Duncan’s son and heir, Malcom?
Because Malcom’s flight makes him look guilty
What does Banquo wonder about the witches’ prophecy?
If his descendents will really become kings
How does Macbeth feel about Banquo?
He fears that Banquo and his sons will cut short his reign.
What does Macbeth hire three men to do?
Kill Banquo and his son
Does Lady Macbeth think this murder of Banquo and his son are necessary?
No, but she’ll help him if he does.
