Theme of appearance vs reality Flashcards
(25 cards)
What does the phrase ‘Fair is foul, and foul is fair’ suggest about the nature of reality in Macbeth?
It suggests that appearances can be deceiving and that moral boundaries are blurred.
What is the main theme explored in Macbeth regarding the nature of reality?
The theme of appearance vs reality.
Which character famously states, ‘Fair is foul, and foul is fair’?
The Witches.
True or False: Macbeth’s ambition leads him to commit regicide, masking his true intentions.
True.
Fill in the blank: Lady Macbeth urges Macbeth to ‘look like the innocent flower, but be the ________ underneath.’
serpent.
What does Macbeth mean by ‘Is this a dagger which I see before me?’
He questions the reality of his hallucinations and his violent intentions.
In Act 1, Scene 3, what do the Witches’ prophecies represent in terms of appearance vs reality?
They create a deceptive appearance of fate and power.
Who says, ‘There’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face’?
Duncan.
What does the quote ‘Out, out brief candle!’ symbolize?
The fleeting nature of life and the illusion of security.
What is the significance of Macbeth’s ‘false face must hide what the false heart doth know’?
It highlights the duplicity and hidden intentions of characters.
True or False: The theme of appearance vs reality is only relevant to Macbeth’s character.
False.
What does Lady Macbeth mean by ‘Unsex me here’?
She wants to shed her feminine qualities to gain power.
In Macbeth, what does the phrase ‘the eye of heaven’ refer to?
The moral judgment and truth that can expose hidden realities.
Complete the quote: ‘Look like th’ innocent flower, but be the ________ underneath.’
serpent.
How does Macbeth’s perception of reality change throughout the play?
He becomes increasingly paranoid and disconnected from reality.
What role do the Witches play in the theme of appearance vs reality?
They manipulate perceptions and create deceptive prophecies.
Fill in the blank: ‘When you durst do it, then you were a man; And, to be more than what you were, you would be so much ________.’
more the man.
Who embodies the theme of appearance vs reality through their deceptive actions in the play?
Both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
What does Macbeth mean when he says, ‘I am in blood, Stepped in so far that should I wade no more’?
He feels trapped in his violent actions and cannot return to innocence.
True or False: The murder of Duncan is portrayed as a noble act in Macbeth.
False.
What does the term ‘false front’ refer to in the context of Macbeth?
The deceptive appearances characters maintain to hide their true intentions.
What does the imagery of blood symbolize in relation to appearance vs reality?
It symbolizes guilt and the irreversible nature of their actions.
How does the character of Banquo relate to the theme of appearance vs reality?
His ghost represents the truth that haunts Macbeth, contrasting his deceptive exterior.
Complete the quote: ‘The thane of Cawdor lives. Why do you dress me in ________?’
borrowed robes.
