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What does Macbeth express to King Duncan in his quote about loyalty?
What does Macbeth express to King Duncan in his quote about loyalty?
Macbeth honors and serves only King Duncan and his family.
How does Macbeth describe his feelings upon seeing Banquo's ghost?
How does Macbeth describe his feelings upon seeing Banquo's ghost?
He would rather Banquo take the form of an angry bear, a fierce tiger, or a rhinoceros than the form of his best friend.
What is Lady Macbeth's concern about Macbeth's nature?
What is Lady Macbeth's concern about Macbeth's nature?
She believes he is too full of the milk of human kindness and lacks the wickedness to achieve greatness.
What does Lady Macbeth compare her promise to do something with?
What does Lady Macbeth compare her promise to do something with?
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What does King Duncan command concerning the Thane of Cawdor?
What does King Duncan command concerning the Thane of Cawdor?
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What announcement does King Duncan make regarding his son Malcolm?
What announcement does King Duncan make regarding his son Malcolm?
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Study Notes
Macbeth
- A loyal subject to King Duncan, believes duty brings its own rewards: "Your highness' part / Is to receive our duties" (1.4.22-27).
- Despite hearing the witches' prophecy, he professes his commitment to the throne.
Lady Macbeth
- Questions Macbeth's resolve: fears he lacks the ruthlessness to achieve his ambition, thinks he is "too full o' th' milk of human kindness" (1.5.15-19).
- Demonstrates extreme determination; would sacrifice her own child to fulfill a promise: "I would... have dashed the brains out" (1.7.54-59).
Banquo
- Served alongside Macbeth but perceived as a threat due to the witches' prophecy about his descendants.
King Duncan
- Declares the execution of the Thane of Cawdor for treachery: "Go pronounce his present death" (1.2.63-66).
- Names his son Malcolm as heir, indicating the line of succession: "whom we name hereafter / The Prince of Cumberland" (1.4.37-42).
Macduff
- A nobleman whose character may be pivotal in opposing Macbeth’s tyranny.
Malcolm
- King Duncan's son, designated as the next heir to the throne, represents legitimacy and morality in contrast to Macbeth.
3 Witches
- Their prophecies set the events of the play in motion, influencing Macbeth and Banquo's destinies.
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Explore the critical characters of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' in this quiz. Delve into the motivations and conflicts of Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Banquo, King Duncan, and Macduff. Understand how their ambitions and choices shape the tragic narrative.
