Questions Flashcards
(15 cards)
Act 1 - Why do The Witches speak in trochaic tetrameter?
To show how they aren’t ‘normal’ like everyone else.
Act 1 - What are the 3 prophecies that the Witches give Macbeth
Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, Become King
Act 1 - What was the prophecies made to Banquo?
His children/sons will be Kings
Act 2 - Why is the use of the porter in Scene 3 important?
For comedic relief. A contemporary audience would see the act of regicide as one of the worst crimes possible. So a release of tension is needed.
Why does Lady Macbeth faint in Act 2, Scene 3?
To take the attention of her husband (Macbeth) and it also presents the image of how a woman on the time should react.
Act 4 - What were the 3 apparitions that The Witches told/showed Macbeth?
Beware of Macduff, Cannot be killed of anyone born of a woman, safe until Birnam wood goes to Dunsinane Hill
What is blood a motif of in the play?
Guilt
What is light a motif of in the play?
Hope
Why did Lady Macbeth have to die?
A contemporary audience wouldn’t allow her to stay alive as she was unconventional to the time and women had to see what would happen if you didn’t comply to societal norms.
What was affected when regicide was commited?
Great Chain of Being (GCoB)
Why was it significant that Malcom ended the play?
To show that all has be restored and gone back to normal.
Who was the Foil Character to Macbeth?
Macduff
Who was the Foil Character to Lady Macbeth?
Lady Macduff
What is Hamartia? What was Macbeth’s Hamartia?
A fatal flaw. His hubris (excessive pride).
How is Macduff a better person than Macbeth?
He gives Macbeth an option to surrender instead of killing him
