Macbeth Flashcards
(25 cards)
What does Macbeth mean when he says, ‘Is this a dagger which I see before me?’
This quote reflects Macbeth’s hallucination and his inner conflict about murdering King Duncan.
True or False: Lady Macbeth calls on spirits to ‘unsex’ her.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘Out, out brief _____.’
candles
What does the quote ‘Fair is foul, and foul is fair’ suggest about the theme of appearance versus reality?
It indicates that appearances can be deceiving and sets the tone for the moral confusion in the play.
Who says, ‘All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter’?
The Third Witch
What does Macbeth mean by ‘I am in blood, steeped in so far’?
He feels trapped in his violent actions and believes he must continue killing to avoid the consequences.
What is the significance of the quote ‘There’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face’?
It highlights the theme of deception and the difficulty of knowing a person’s true intentions.
True or False: Macbeth initially hesitates to kill Duncan.
True
What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, ‘Look like th’ innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t’?
She advises Macbeth to appear innocent while hiding his true intentions to commit murder.
Fill in the blank: ‘Out, out, _____’ refers to the fleeting nature of life.
brief candle
What does the quote ‘The lady doth protest too much, methinks’ imply?
It suggests that someone who is overly defensive may be hiding something.
Who feels guilty about the murders and says, ‘Methought I heard a voice cry, ‘Sleep no more!’?
Macbeth
What is the meaning of ‘Double, double toil and trouble’?
This chant by the witches symbolizes chaos and the brewing conflict in the play.
True or False: Macbeth ultimately becomes a tyrant.
True
What does the quote ‘When you durst do it, then you were a man’ reveal about Lady Macbeth’s character?
It shows her manipulation and challenge to Macbeth’s masculinity to spur him into action.
Fill in the blank: ‘To be thus is nothing; but to be _____.’
safely thus
What does Banquo’s ghost symbolize in Macbeth?
It represents Macbeth’s guilt and the consequences of his actions.
Who says, ‘This castle hath a pleasant seat’? What does it foreshadow?
Duncan; it foreshadows his imminent death.
What does the quote ‘Something wicked this way comes’ refer to?
It refers to Macbeth, indicating his transformation into a villain.
True or False: The role of the supernatural is significant in Macbeth.
True
What does the phrase ‘I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent’ indicate about Macbeth’s feelings?
It shows his lack of motivation to commit murder, despite his ambition.
Fill in the blank: ‘The blood will not let me _____.’
sleep
What does ‘Life’s but a walking shadow’ imply about Macbeth’s view of existence?
It suggests he sees life as meaningless and fleeting.
Who states, ‘All our yesterdays have lighted fools the way to dusty death’?
Macbeth
