Key Features of Macbeth

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What is the role of the Host in the narrative?

A representative of the highest class in England

The narrator of the story

A pilgrim who tells a tale

A guide to the pilgrims, like the director of a play (correct)

What is the narrator's characterization of the other pilgrims?

Only focusing on their appearance

Showing their strengths and weaknesses

Reflecting the narrator's own prejudices and interests (correct)

Objective and unbiased

What is the concept that links a person's appearance to their character?

The idea of pilgrimage

The concept of chivalry

The theory of courtly love

Theory of physiognomy (correct)

Who is the author of 'The Vision of Piers the Plowman'?

William Langland Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of 'Piers Plowman'?

A combination of realism and allegory, with a unified structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the setting of the dreamer's first vision in 'Piers Plowman'?

The Malvern hills Signup and view all the answers

What was a boy under training as a knight called?

A squire Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Crusades?

To recapture Jerusalem and the Holy Land from Muslim rule Signup and view all the answers

How were serfs and peasants treated by the nobility and high clergy?

They were treated mercilessly and like animals Signup and view all the answers

What was the language spoken and written by the clergy?

Latin Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Norman Conquest on the English language?

The English language was simplified in spelling and grammar Signup and view all the answers

What was the social status of high clergy in medieval society?

They were like barons Signup and view all the answers

What was the first collected edition of William Shakespeare's plays compiled by?

John Heminges and Henry Condell Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first editor of Shakespeare's plays and also his first biographer?

Nicholas Rowe Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of Elizabethan Tragedy did it disregard?

The unities Signup and view all the answers

What feature of Senecan Revenge Tragedy involves a ghostly visitation of the victim?

A ghostly visitation of the victim to a younger kinsman Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the comedy Ralph Roister Doister, written in c.1553?

Nicholas Udall Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient Roman playwright was influenced by the New Comedy of Greek Menander?

Terence Signup and view all the answers

What theme is heavily explored in Titus Andronicus?

Pride and family honour Signup and view all the answers

Who does Romeo fight and kill in a duel?

Tybalt Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason behind Juliet's drinking of the potion?

To escape marrying Count Paris Signup and view all the answers

Where does Romeo go after killing Tybalt?

Mantua Signup and view all the answers

What does Juliet do when she wakes up to find Romeo dead?

She stabs herself to death Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinctive feature of the play's action compared to other tragedies?

It is characterized by a fast pace Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary atmosphere of the play?

One of darkness and storm Signup and view all the answers

What is a central theme of the play?

The danger of unchecked ambition Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of Macbeth's character?

His self-doubt and uncertainty Signup and view all the answers

What are the two aspects of evil depicted in the play?

Natural and supernatural Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Macbeth's character compared to other villains?

He is more reluctant and hesitant than others Signup and view all the answers