macbeth words Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
nihilistic
A
belief that life is meaningless
2
Q
machiavellian
A
cunning or decietful
3
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regicide
A
the act of killing a member of the monachy, betraying the crown
4
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appartion
A
a ghost/vision
5
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tyrant
A
a harsh controlling leader
6
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traitor
A
someone who betrays
7
Q
manipulation
A
subtly infultrating a person’s thoughts
8
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disparity
A
a difference in level or treatment, especially one that is seen as unfair.
9
Q
Hamartia
A
a fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine.
10
Q
Fatal Flaw
A
the characteristics that lead to their downfall (Mabeth’s ambition)
11
Q
motif
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