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How do the witches' prophecies initially affect Macbeth's beliefs?
How do the witches' prophecies initially affect Macbeth's beliefs?
- They convince him to follow Banquo.
- They ignite his latent ambition. (correct)
- They lead him to distrust the supernatural.
- They discourage him from pursuing power.
What action does Macbeth take to fulfill the prophecy of becoming king?
What action does Macbeth take to fulfill the prophecy of becoming king?
- He murders King Duncan. (correct)
- He renounces his claim to the throne.
- He challenges the witches.
- He seeks counsel from Banquo.
What role does free will play in Macbeth's downfall?
What role does free will play in Macbeth's downfall?
- It drives his decisions to commit murder. (correct)
- It allows him to escape the consequences of his actions.
- It leads him to inaction.
- It has no impact on his fate.
What does Macbeth continue to seek throughout the play?
What does Macbeth continue to seek throughout the play?
How do the characters' beliefs affect their actions?
How do the characters' beliefs affect their actions?
What is the main tension explored in the play between fate and free will?
What is the main tension explored in the play between fate and free will?
What psychological shift occurs in Macbeth after the first prophecy comes true?
What psychological shift occurs in Macbeth after the first prophecy comes true?
How do the witches influence Macbeth's decisions throughout the play?
How do the witches influence Macbeth's decisions throughout the play?
What does the play suggest about the relationship between fate and free will?
What does the play suggest about the relationship between fate and free will?
What action does Macbeth take that demonstrates his exercise of free will?
What action does Macbeth take that demonstrates his exercise of free will?
What is one consequence of Macbeth believing too deeply in the witches' prophecies?
What is one consequence of Macbeth believing too deeply in the witches' prophecies?
What ultimately causes Macbeth's downfall, according to the themes presented in the play?
What ultimately causes Macbeth's downfall, according to the themes presented in the play?
Which statement best summarizes the influence of the witches' prophecies on Macbeth's actions?
Which statement best summarizes the influence of the witches' prophecies on Macbeth's actions?
What does Macbeth's decision to murder King Duncan represent in the context of fate and free will?
What does Macbeth's decision to murder King Duncan represent in the context of fate and free will?
How do the characters' actions reflect their beliefs in fate across the play?
How do the characters' actions reflect their beliefs in fate across the play?
What internal conflict does Macbeth face in relation to the witches' prophecies?
What internal conflict does Macbeth face in relation to the witches' prophecies?
What event marks a significant turning point in Macbeth's belief in the witches' power?
What event marks a significant turning point in Macbeth's belief in the witches' power?
Which aspect of Macbeth's character is highlighted by his pursuit of the witches' prophecies?
Which aspect of Macbeth's character is highlighted by his pursuit of the witches' prophecies?
What object does Macbeth hallucinate that symbolizes his guilt before killing Duncan?
What object does Macbeth hallucinate that symbolizes his guilt before killing Duncan?
How does Lady Macbeth's guilt initially manifest after Duncan's murder?
How does Lady Macbeth's guilt initially manifest after Duncan's murder?
What does Lady Macbeth attempt to do during her sleepwalking that signifies her guilt?
What does Lady Macbeth attempt to do during her sleepwalking that signifies her guilt?
What vision haunts Macbeth at the banquet that symbolizes his fear and guilt?
What vision haunts Macbeth at the banquet that symbolizes his fear and guilt?
What ultimately happens to Lady Macbeth as a result of her overwhelming guilt?
What ultimately happens to Lady Macbeth as a result of her overwhelming guilt?
What is a key theme highlighted by both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's experiences with guilt?
What is a key theme highlighted by both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's experiences with guilt?
What symbolizes Macbeth's inner turmoil and guilt before he kills Duncan?
What symbolizes Macbeth's inner turmoil and guilt before he kills Duncan?
How does Lady Macbeth's perception of guilt change throughout the play?
How does Lady Macbeth's perception of guilt change throughout the play?
What does Lady Macbeth attempt to do during her sleepwalking that reflects her overwhelming guilt?
What does Lady Macbeth attempt to do during her sleepwalking that reflects her overwhelming guilt?
Which event signifies Macbeth's desensitization to guilt as the play progresses?
Which event signifies Macbeth's desensitization to guilt as the play progresses?
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