Macbeth Flashcards
What atmosphere is created in Act 1, scene 1?
One of curiosity and expectancy, and it immediately grabs our attention to the supernatural themes.
What is Macbeth described as in Act 1, scene 2?
‘Valour’s minion’, ‘valiant’, ‘noble’.
What are some of the key themes in Macbeth?
Ambition, the supernatural, power, greed, guilt, revenge, nature, gender, death
What do the quotes ‘borrowed robes’ and ‘strange garments’ suggest about Macbeth?
It suggests the powerful image of concealment and disguise that Macbeth comes to represent.
‘There’s no ___ to find the _____ construction on the ____’
‘There’s no art to find the mind’s construction on the face.’
In act 1, scene 4, what does Macbeth’s attitude about change?
Duncan’s murder
What does the letter to Lady Macbeth show?
It shows not only Macbeth’s complete trust in his wife but also affection and love- however this changes.
‘It is too full o’the milk of human kindness’ - what does this suggest?
Milk is mild, natural and pure- however this contrasts with the later red of blood to emphasise Macbeth’s changes.
‘Come, you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here.’ What does this suggest about LM’s character?
Emphasises her pure and utter evil. Also reflects theme of gender. LM is viewed as weak due to her sex - but it is the opposite.
‘The raven himself is hoarse.’ What does this suggest?
Ravens represent death - the fact that it is ‘hoarse’ emphasises the evil and tyranny of LM.
‘Fair is ____ and _____ is fair.’
Fair is foul and foul is fair.’
‘_____, hide your fires. Let not _____ see my black and deep _______’
Stars, hide your fires. Let not light see my black and deep desires.
‘Fill me from the _____ to the toe, ___-____ with direst _______’
Fill me from the crown to the toe, top-full with direst cruelty.
‘Screw your _______ to the sticking place.’
Screw your courage to the sticking place.
Is this a ______ that I see before me?
Is this a dagger that I see before me?
