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What motivates Lady Macbeth to deceive King Duncan when he arrives at their home?
What motivates Lady Macbeth to deceive King Duncan when he arrives at their home?
- To gain his trust and facilitate the murder (correct)
- Fear of being caught for her evil plans
- To impress him with her hospitality
- To demonstrate her kindness and politeness
What is the underlying theme of Lady Macbeth's advice to her husband to 'look like the innocent flower/But be the serpent under it'?
What is the underlying theme of Lady Macbeth's advice to her husband to 'look like the innocent flower/But be the serpent under it'?
- The power of honesty and transparency
- The danger of being too ambitious
- The virtue of kindness and compassion
- The importance of concealing one's true intentions (correct)
What is the driving force behind Macbeth's actions, according to the prophecies?
What is the driving force behind Macbeth's actions, according to the prophecies?
- His conscience and moral values
- His own free will and choices
- Fate and the prophecies themselves (correct)
- The influence of Lady Macbeth
What is Lady Macbeth's role in the development of Macbeth's ambition?
What is Lady Macbeth's role in the development of Macbeth's ambition?
What is the term used to describe the deliberate use of words to mislead or confuse others, as seen in Lady Macbeth's behavior?
What is the term used to describe the deliberate use of words to mislead or confuse others, as seen in Lady Macbeth's behavior?
What is the primary theme explored in the context of Macbeth's character development?
What is the primary theme explored in the context of Macbeth's character development?
What is Lady Macbeth's role in the scene where Banquo's ghost appears?
What is Lady Macbeth's role in the scene where Banquo's ghost appears?
What is the significance of Birnam Wood moving towards Macbeth?
What is the significance of Birnam Wood moving towards Macbeth?
What is Macbeth's inner conflict when he pretends to enjoy the banquet in his honour?
What is Macbeth's inner conflict when he pretends to enjoy the banquet in his honour?
What is the value that Shakespeare considers to be an important aspect of morality?
What is the value that Shakespeare considers to be an important aspect of morality?
What literary device is used when the audience knows something that one or more of the characters do not know?
What literary device is used when the audience knows something that one or more of the characters do not know?
What is the implied meaning of Lady Macbeth's statement 'He that's coming/ Must be provided for'?
What is the implied meaning of Lady Macbeth's statement 'He that's coming/ Must be provided for'?
What is the theme of the play that is highlighted by Lady Macbeth's influence on Macbeth?
What is the theme of the play that is highlighted by Lady Macbeth's influence on Macbeth?
What is the motif that is present in the statement 'He that's coming/ Must be provided for'?
What is the motif that is present in the statement 'He that's coming/ Must be provided for'?
What is the character trait that is revealed about Lady Macbeth through her statement 'He that's coming/ Must be provided for'?
What is the character trait that is revealed about Lady Macbeth through her statement 'He that's coming/ Must be provided for'?
In the Elizabethan age, men were considered to be superior to ______
In the Elizabethan age, men were considered to be superior to ______
Reality is how something actually exists in real ______ as opposed to an imaginary idea of it
Reality is how something actually exists in real ______ as opposed to an imaginary idea of it
In Act 4, Scene 3, Malcolm wants to grieve with Macduff for the family he has lost, Macduff responds to say they should rather ‘Hold fast the mortal sword, and like good ______’
In Act 4, Scene 3, Malcolm wants to grieve with Macduff for the family he has lost, Macduff responds to say they should rather ‘Hold fast the mortal sword, and like good ______’
Siward is consoled when he is told in Act 5, Scene 9, his son died like a ______ because his wounds were in front
Siward is consoled when he is told in Act 5, Scene 9, his son died like a ______ because his wounds were in front
The witches chant ‘Fair is ______ and foul is fair’ and this alerts us to the theme of Appearance Vs Reality
The witches chant ‘Fair is ______ and foul is fair’ and this alerts us to the theme of Appearance Vs Reality
His comments cleverly mimic the theme of the play ______ versus reality.
His comments cleverly mimic the theme of the play ______ versus reality.
When asked to respond to a question on characterisation, it is important to note that you should not list ______ attributes.
When asked to respond to a question on characterisation, it is important to note that you should not list ______ attributes.
A character can be analysed by looking at an ______ or incident and how it affected him/her.
A character can be analysed by looking at an ______ or incident and how it affected him/her.
The ______ of other characters can tell you if the character you are analysing is liked or disliked, popular, honest, trust-worthy etc.…
The ______ of other characters can tell you if the character you are analysing is liked or disliked, popular, honest, trust-worthy etc.…
Is the character ______?Sarcastic?Shy?Obnoxious?Ignorant?- All these qualities can be conveyed through the characters’ dialogue.
Is the character ______?Sarcastic?Shy?Obnoxious?Ignorant?- All these qualities can be conveyed through the characters’ dialogue.
The deliberate deception in Macbeth leads to the discrepancy between ______ and reality.
The deliberate deception in Macbeth leads to the discrepancy between ______ and reality.
Lady Macbeth puts on the mask of ______, keeping Macbeth calm.
Lady Macbeth puts on the mask of ______, keeping Macbeth calm.
Lady Macbeth advises Macbeth to 'look like the innocent flower/But be the ______ under it'.
Lady Macbeth advises Macbeth to 'look like the innocent flower/But be the ______ under it'.
Lady Macbeth pretends to be ______ and polite on greeting the king.
Lady Macbeth pretends to be ______ and polite on greeting the king.
The theme of ______ is often referred to as the deliberate use of words to mislead or confuse others.
The theme of ______ is often referred to as the deliberate use of words to mislead or confuse others.
Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft, is present when Macbeth visits the witches for the first time.
Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft, is present when Macbeth visits the witches for the first time.
The witches' magic potion consists of only a few simple ingredients.
The witches' magic potion consists of only a few simple ingredients.
The first apparition called up by the witches is a decapitated armed head that warns Macbeth against Macduff's wife.
The first apparition called up by the witches is a decapitated armed head that warns Macbeth against Macduff's wife.
The witches plan to give Macbeth a false sense of security so that he will cause his own downfall.
The witches plan to give Macbeth a false sense of security so that he will cause his own downfall.
Macbeth visits the witches in a bright and cheerful cave.
Macbeth visits the witches in a bright and cheerful cave.
The witches in Macbeth are examples of evil characters.
The witches in Macbeth are examples of evil characters.
The witches in Macbeth are also classified as nobility.
The witches in Macbeth are also classified as nobility.
The witches' chant 'Fair is foul and foul is fair' emphasizes the theme of appearance versus reality.
The witches' chant 'Fair is foul and foul is fair' emphasizes the theme of appearance versus reality.
The witches play a minor role in the play Macbeth.
The witches play a minor role in the play Macbeth.
The witches are only present in the opening scene of the play Macbeth.
The witches are only present in the opening scene of the play Macbeth.
The Witches meet Macbeth and Banquo in Scene 1.
The Witches meet Macbeth and Banquo in Scene 1.
The Witches predict that Banquo will be king.
The Witches predict that Banquo will be king.
The Witches are present in Scene 3.
The Witches are present in Scene 3.
Ross and Angus inform Macbeth that King Duncan has given him the title of Thane of Glamis.
Ross and Angus inform Macbeth that King Duncan has given him the title of Thane of Glamis.
The Witches mention Macbeth's name before they meet him.
The Witches mention Macbeth's name before they meet him.
