Macbeth quotes more

Question 1

fair

Answer 1

1. “Fair is foul, and foul is fair”
   Speaker: The Witches

When: Act 1, Scene 1

Significance: This paradox introduces the theme of deception and the blurring of moral boundaries.

Question 2

innocent flower

Answer 2

Speaker: Lady Macbeth
“Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t.”
When: Act 1, Scene 5

Significance: Encourages Macbeth to appear good while hiding evil intentions; theme of appearance vs reality.

Question 3

dagger

Answer 3

3. “Is this a dagger which I see before me?”
   Speaker: Macbeth

When: Act 2, Scene 1

Significance: Hallucination showing Macbeth’s inner turmoil and descent into madness before Duncan’s murder.

Question 4

neptune

Answer 4

4. “Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood clean from my hand?”
   Speaker: Macbeth

When: Act 2, Scene 2

Significance: Symbolizes overwhelming guilt after killing Duncan.

Question 5

a little water

Answer 5

5. “A little water clears us of this deed.”
   Speaker: Lady Macbeth

When: Act 2, Scene 2

Significance: Contrast to Macbeth’s guilt; shows her initial cold and rational view of murder.

Question 6

dagger/smiles

Answer 6

6. “There’s daggers in men’s smiles.”
   Speaker: Donalbain

When: Act 2, Scene 3

Significance: Highlights the theme of treachery and appearance vs reality.

Question 7

scorpians

Answer 7

7. “O, full of scorpions is my mind, dear wife!”
   Speaker: Macbeth

When: Act 3, Scene 2

Significance: Illustrates his paranoia and mental torment as he plans more murders.

Question 8

damned

Answer 8

8. “Out, damned spot! Out, I say!”
   Speaker: Lady Macbeth

When: Act 5, Scene 1

Significance: Her guilt has overtaken her; contrast to her earlier composure.

Question 9

tomorrow

Answer 9

“Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow”
Speaker: Macbeth

When: Act 5, Scene 5

Significance: A nihilistic reflection on the meaningless passage of time and life.

Question 10

birnam wood

Answer 10

10. “Macbeth shall never vanquished be until Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane Hill shall come against him.”
    Speaker: Second Apparition (via the witches)

When: Act 4, Scene 1

Significance: False sense of security; shows how prophecy can be misinterpreted.