Theme of Guilt Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is Macbeth’s reaction to killing King Duncan?
He feels intense guilt and paranoia.
Fill in the blank: ‘Methought I heard a _____ cry, ‘Sleep no more!’
voice
True or False: Lady Macbeth initially shows no signs of guilt after Duncan’s murder.
True
Which character famously says, ‘Out, out brief candle!’?
Macbeth
What does Lady Macbeth mean by ‘A little water clears us of this deed’?
She believes that washing their hands will rid them of guilt.
Multiple Choice: Who is haunted by the blood on their hands? A) Macbeth B) Banquo C) Duncan D) Macduff
A) 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 guilt and violence.
What symbolizes guilt in Lady Macbeth’s sleepwalking scene?
The act of trying to wash away imagined blood.
Who expresses the idea that ‘guilt is a thief’?
Lady Macbeth
Fill in the blank: ‘Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this _____ from my hand?’
blood
True or False: Macbeth becomes increasingly indifferent to guilt as the play progresses.
True
What does Lady Macbeth’s descent into madness signify?
The overwhelming nature of guilt.
Multiple Choice: What does the blood represent in Macbeth? A) Life B) Guilt C) Power D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What phrase does Lady Macbeth use to dismiss Macbeth’s fears after Duncan’s murder?
‘What’s done is done.’
Short Answer: How does Macbeth’s guilt manifest after Banquo’s murder?
He sees Banquo’s ghost at the banquet.
Fill in the blank: ‘The thane of Cawdor lives: why do you dress me in _____ robes?’
borrowed
What does Macbeth mean by ‘To be thus is nothing’?
He believes that being king is meaningless without security.
True or False: Macbeth fully accepts the consequences of his actions by the end of the play.
False
What does the phrase ‘I am in blood’ imply about Macbeth’s state of mind?
He acknowledges his deep involvement in violence and guilt.
Multiple Choice: What ultimately drives Lady Macbeth to madness? A) Power B) Guilt C) Ambition D) Love
B) Guilt
What is the significance of the line ‘All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand’?
It illustrates the permanence of her guilt.
Short Answer: What role does the supernatural play in Macbeth’s guilt?
It exacerbates his paranoia and feelings of guilt.
Fill in the blank: ‘Look like the innocent flower, but be the _____ under’t.’
serpent
True or False: Macbeth feels remorse for killing Banquo.
True
