Macbeth Act 5 Flashcards

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Why does Lady Macbeth sleepwalk?

She is tormented by her guilt after the murder of Duncan.

When the doctor hears Lady Macbeth talk in her sleep, what does he know?

That Lady Macbeth was involved in the death of Duncan.

Where will the English army meet to prepare the attack against Macbeth? (Select all that apply)

  • Macduff's castle in Fife
  • Lord Siward's camp in England
  • Macbeth's castle at Cawdor
  • None of these places (correct)

How does Macbeth's attitude in this scene compare with other characters?

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What does the doctor say that Lady Macbeth needs to do to be cured?

<p>She needs to confess to the murders that she has helped commit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Macbeth's joke with the doctor at such a dangerous moment reinforce?

<p>Macbeth's arrogance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How will Birnam Wood move to Dunsinane?

<p>Malcolm's army hides behind cut tree branches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Lady Macbeth die?

<p>Tormented by her own guilt, she commits suicide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is Macbeth's reaction to his wife's death unusual?

<p>He is unable to mourn her death in a normal manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What literary device is used in Macbeth's line 'life is an exercise in futility'?

<p>Metaphor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a soliloquy?

<p>A dramatic device in which a character reveals his or her private thoughts and feelings as if thinking aloud.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the information the messenger reports cause Macbeth to worry?

<p>Macbeth fears that the witches' prophecy is coming true.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who will lead the attack on Macbeth?

<p>Young Siward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Whom does Macbeth kill in Act V?

<p>Young Siward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may the audience presume when Malcolm and Siward appear on stage looking for Macbeth?

<p>That they have taken control of the castle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

At the beginning of the scene, what does Macbeth realize about his situation?

<p>He realizes that his situation is hopeless but decides to fight until his death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Macduff able to kill Macbeth in spite of the witches' prophecy?

<p>He was born by caesarian section.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it dramatically appropriate for Macduff to kill Macbeth?

<p>Macbeth gave the order to kill Macduff's family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Macbeth considered a literary tragedy?

<p>Macbeth's ambition for power is his downfall.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Lady Macbeth's Guilt

Sleepwalking due to guilt over Duncan's murder, indicating psychological distress.

Doctor's Awareness

Realizes Lady Macbeth's involvement in Duncan's death through her sleep-talking confessions.

English Army's Strategy

Hides their approach using cut branches from Birnam Wood, fulfilling the witches' prophecy.

Macbeth's Confidence

Displays extreme confidence despite the fear of others, highlighting his arrogance and denial.

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Doctor's Prescription

Believes Lady Macbeth needs to confess her role in the murders to find peace.

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Macbeth’s Arrogance

His flippant dialogue with the doctor emphasizes his hubris amid a somber atmosphere.

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Movement of Birnam Wood

Malcolm's army uses branches from Birnam Wood to camouflage their advance, fulfilling a prophecy.

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Lady Macbeth's Death

Tormented by guilt, she succumbs to madness and takes her own life.

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Macbeth's Reaction to Death

His unusual response reflects emotional numbness, highlighting his descent into despair.

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Metaphorical Language

Serves as a metaphor for his existential despair and disillusionment with life.

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Definition of Soliloquy

Allows a character to express innermost thoughts and feelings to the audience.

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Witches' Prophecy Anxiety

Heightens Macbeth's fear that he is losing control and that the witches' prophecy is coming true.

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Young Siward's Role

Leads the attack against Macbeth, representing conflict and generational struggle.

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Young Siward's Fate

Killed by Macbeth in battle, showcasing the tragic consequences of ambition and violence.

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Audience Assumption

Can infer that they have successfully taken control of the castle.

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Macbeth's Revelation

Chooses to fight to death rather than surrender, marking his tragic resolve.

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Macduff's Advantage

Able to kill Macbeth due to being born by caesarean, defying the witches' prophecy.

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Macduff's Revenge

Fitting for Macduff to kill Macbeth, avenging the slaughter of his family.

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Tragic Downfall

His ambition leads to his downfall, embodying the essence of a literary tragedy.

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Study Notes

Lady Macbeth's Guilt

  • Lady Macbeth sleepwalks due to overwhelming guilt after Duncan's murder.
  • Her disturbed state suggests deep psychological distress and a need to confess her crimes.

Doctor's Awareness

  • The doctor realizes Lady Macbeth's involvement in Duncan's death when he hears her sleep-talking.

English Army's Strategy

  • The English army, led by Malcolm, does not gather at any of the specified locations; they conceal their approach using cut branches from Birnam Wood.

Macbeth's Confidence

  • Macbeth displays extreme confidence in the face of fear among other characters, highlighting his arrogance and denial of the impending doom.

Doctor's Prescription

  • The doctor believes Lady Macbeth needs to confess her complicity in the murders to find healing.

Macbeth’s Arrogance

  • Macbeth's lighthearted interaction with the doctor during a critical moment emphasizes his hubris, contrasting with the somber atmosphere.

Movement of Birnam Wood

  • Malcolm's army uses branches from Birnam Wood to camouflage their advance towards Dunsinane, fulfilling the witches' prophecy.

Lady Macbeth's Death

  • Tormented by guilt, Lady Macbeth ultimately succumbs to madness and takes her own life.

Macbeth's Reaction to Death

  • Macbeth's unusual response to Lady Macbeth's death reflects emotional numbness, lacking the expected grief.

Metaphorical Language

  • Macbeth’s expression "life is an exercise in futility" serves as a metaphor, indicating his existential despair.

Definition of Soliloquy

  • A soliloquy allows characters to express their innermost thoughts and feelings to the audience, revealing personal conflicts.

Witches' Prophecy Anxiety

  • A messenger's report heightens Macbeth's fear that he is losing control and that the witches' prophecy is being realized.

Young Siward's Role

  • Young Siward leads the attack against Macbeth, reflecting the conflict and generational struggle.

Young Siward's Fate

  • Macbeth kills Young Siward during the chaos of battle, showcasing the tragic consequences of ambition and violence.

Audience Assumption

  • When Malcolm and Siward approach the stage, the audience can infer that they have successfully taken control of the castle.

Macbeth's Revelation

  • Realizing his situation is hopeless, Macbeth chooses to fight to the death rather than surrender, marking his tragic resolve.

Macduff's Advantage

  • Macduff is able to kill Macbeth due to the revelation that he was born by caesarean section, thus defying the witches' prophecy.

Macduff's Revenge

  • It is fitting for Macduff to kill Macbeth, as the latter had ordered the slaughter of Macduff's family, bringing poetic justice to the tragedy.

Tragic Downfall

  • Macbeth's insatiable ambition ultimately leads to his downfall, embodying the essence of a literary tragedy where hubris leads to ruin.

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