45 Questions
What motivates Lady Macbeth to deceive King Duncan when he arrives at their home?
To gain his trust and facilitate the murder
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 importance of concealing one's true intentions
What is the driving force behind Macbeth's actions, according to the prophecies?
Fate and the prophecies themselves
What is Lady Macbeth's role in the development of Macbeth's ambition?
She goads him into committing the murder
What is the term used to describe the deliberate use of words to mislead or confuse others, as seen in Lady Macbeth's behavior?
Equivocation
What is the primary theme explored in the context of Macbeth's character development?
The corrupting influence of ambition
What is Lady Macbeth's role in the scene where Banquo's ghost appears?
She covers up her husband's reaction to the ghost
What is the significance of Birnam Wood moving towards Macbeth?
It is a ruse to hide the true numbers of the approaching army
What is Macbeth's inner conflict when he pretends to enjoy the banquet in his honour?
He is experiencing guilt and anxiety about his plan to murder Banquo
What is the value that Shakespeare considers to be an important aspect of morality?
Loyalty
What literary device is used when the audience knows something that one or more of the characters do not know?
Dramatic irony
What is the implied meaning of Lady Macbeth's statement 'He that's coming/ Must be provided for'?
She is planning Duncan's murder
What is the theme of the play that is highlighted by Lady Macbeth's influence on Macbeth?
The danger of ambition
What is the motif that is present in the statement 'He that's coming/ Must be provided for'?
Motif of deception
What is the character trait that is revealed about Lady Macbeth through her statement 'He that's coming/ Must be provided for'?
Her cunning and deceitfulness
In the Elizabethan age, men were considered to be superior to ______
women
Reality is how something actually exists in real ______ as opposed to an imaginary idea of it
life
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 ______’
men
Siward is consoled when he is told in Act 5, Scene 9, his son died like a ______ because his wounds were in front
man
The witches chant ‘Fair is ______ and foul is fair’ and this alerts us to the theme of Appearance Vs Reality
foul
His comments cleverly mimic the theme of the play ______ versus reality.
appearance
When asked to respond to a question on characterisation, it is important to note that you should not list ______ attributes.
physical
A character can be analysed by looking at an ______ or incident and how it affected him/her.
action
The ______ of other characters can tell you if the character you are analysing is liked or disliked, popular, honest, trust-worthy etc.…
reactions
Is the character ______?Sarcastic?Shy?Obnoxious?Ignorant?- All these qualities can be conveyed through the characters’ dialogue.
serious
The deliberate deception in Macbeth leads to the discrepancy between ______ and reality.
appearance
Lady Macbeth puts on the mask of ______, keeping Macbeth calm.
goodness
Lady Macbeth advises Macbeth to 'look like the innocent flower/But be the ______ under it'.
serpent
Lady Macbeth pretends to be ______ and polite on greeting the king.
kind
The theme of ______ is often referred to as the deliberate use of words to mislead or confuse others.
equivocation
Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft, is present when Macbeth visits the witches for the first time.
False
The witches' magic potion consists of only a few simple ingredients.
False
The first apparition called up by the witches is a decapitated armed head that warns Macbeth against Macduff's wife.
False
The witches plan to give Macbeth a false sense of security so that he will cause his own downfall.
True
Macbeth visits the witches in a bright and cheerful cave.
False
The witches in Macbeth are examples of evil characters.
True
The witches in Macbeth are also classified as nobility.
False
The witches' chant 'Fair is foul and foul is fair' emphasizes the theme of appearance versus reality.
True
The witches play a minor role in the play Macbeth.
False
The witches are only present in the opening scene of the play Macbeth.
False
The Witches meet Macbeth and Banquo in Scene 1.
False
The Witches predict that Banquo will be king.
False
The Witches are present in Scene 3.
False
Ross and Angus inform Macbeth that King Duncan has given him the title of Thane of Glamis.
False
The Witches mention Macbeth's name before they meet him.
True
Explore the themes of fate and free will in Macbeth, and how they relate to the concept of appearance vs reality. Delve into the role of prophecies and deception in shaping the characters' actions.
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