macbeth quotes Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the famous quote that reflects Macbeth’s ambition?
I am in blood, stepped in so far that should I wade no more, returning were as tedious as go o’er.
Fill in the blank: ‘Out, out, brief ______!’
candle
True or False: ‘Fair is foul, and foul is fair’ signifies the theme of appearance vs. reality.
True
Who says the quote ‘Is this a dagger which I see before me?’
Macbeth
What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, ‘Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t’?
Appear innocent while hiding your true intentions.
Multiple Choice: Who declares, ‘All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!’? A) The Witches B) Banquo C) Duncan
A) The Witches
What is the significance of the quote ‘There’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face’?
It highlights the difficulty of judging someone’s true intentions based on their appearance.
Finish the quote: ‘Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, creeps in this ______.’
petty pace
True or False: ‘What’s done is done’ is a quote by Lady Macbeth.
True
Who reflects on the idea that ‘Life’s but a walking shadow’?
Macbeth
What does Macbeth mean by ‘I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition’?
He lacks motivation beyond his ambition to commit murder.
Multiple Choice: Which quote expresses Macbeth’s guilt? A) ‘Out, out, brief candle!’ B) ‘The lady doth protest too much.’ C) ‘Methought I heard a voice cry, “Sleep no more!”’
C) ‘Methought I heard a voice cry, “Sleep no more!”’
What does Lady Macbeth mean by ‘Unsex me here’?
She wishes to shed her femininity in order to commit acts of cruelty.
Fill in the blank: ‘The thane of Cawdor lives. Why do you dress me in _______’?
borrowed robes
What is the meaning of the quote ‘Double, double toil and trouble’?
It refers to the witches’ chant that symbolizes chaos and evil.
