Macbeth Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the main theme of Macbeth?
Ambition and its consequences.
Who are the three supernatural beings in Macbeth?
The Weird Sisters (or witches).
True or False: Macbeth is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare.
True.
Fill in the blank: Macbeth is set in _______.
Scotland.
What prophecy do the witches give Macbeth?
That he will become King of Scotland.
Who is Macbeth’s wife?
Lady Macbeth.
What is Lady Macbeth’s role in Macbeth’s rise to power?
She encourages him to murder King Duncan.
Name one symbol commonly associated with Macbeth.
Blood.
What does Macbeth see before he kills Duncan?
A floating dagger.
True or False: Banquo is Macbeth’s best friend.
True.
What happens to Banquo?
He is murdered on Macbeth’s orders.
What is the significance of the character Macduff?
He ultimately kills Macbeth.
Multiple Choice: What does Lady Macbeth famously sleepwalk and try to wash off her hands?
A) Blood B) Guilt C) Grit D) Tears
What is the primary setting of the play?
Scotland.
Fill in the blank: The play explores the theme of _______ and moral decay.
Ambition.
What does Macbeth mean when he says, ‘Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow’?
He reflects on the meaningless passage of time.
Who kills King Duncan?
Macbeth.
True or False: Macbeth becomes paranoid and tyrannical after becoming king.
True.
What is the name of the king of Scotland at the beginning of the play?
King Duncan.
What is Lady Macbeth’s initial attitude towards the murder of Duncan?
She is ruthless and determined.
What does the term ‘tragic hero’ refer to in the context of Macbeth?
A character who has a tragic flaw that leads to their downfall.
Who discovers Duncan’s body?
Macduff.
What does the motif of ‘blood’ represent in the play?
Guilt and the consequences of violent actions.
Fill in the blank: The play is written in _______ form.
Verse.
