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Lady Macbeth's statement, 'He's too full of the Milk of Human Kindness,' reveals what key concern about Macbeth's character?
Lady Macbeth's statement, 'He's too full of the Milk of Human Kindness,' reveals what key concern about Macbeth's character?
- His inability to express emotions openly, leading to misunderstandings.
- His excessive compassion and morality might hinder his ambition to seize power ruthlessly. (correct)
- His physical weakness and inability to handle the demands of kingship.
- His potential to be easily manipulated by others due to his trusting nature.
The witches' chant, 'Fair is foul, and foul is fair,' introduces a central theme of Macbeth. Which of the following actions best embodies this theme within the play?
The witches' chant, 'Fair is foul, and foul is fair,' introduces a central theme of Macbeth. Which of the following actions best embodies this theme within the play?
- Duncan's trust in Macbeth, which ultimately leads to his betrayal and murder. (correct)
- Lady Macbeth's genuine support and love for her husband despite his flaws.
- Macbeth's initial bravery in battle leading to his esteemed position as Thane of Glamis.
- Banquo's ghost appearing at the banquet, revealing Macbeth's guilt to the court.
When Macbeth declares, 'We shall proceed no further in this business,' what primary internal conflict does this statement reveal?
When Macbeth declares, 'We shall proceed no further in this business,' what primary internal conflict does this statement reveal?
- His lack of confidence in Lady Macbeth's ability to successfully plan the murder.
- His moral struggle between ambition and conscience regarding the murder of King Duncan. (correct)
- His fear of being caught and punished for treason against King Duncan.
- His unwavering loyalty to King Duncan and refusal to betray his trust.
How does the advice 'look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under't' contribute to the development of Lady Macbeth's character within the play?
How does the advice 'look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under't' contribute to the development of Lady Macbeth's character within the play?
The witches' initial greeting to Macbeth, 'Hail, Thane of Cawdor!' is significant because:
The witches' initial greeting to Macbeth, 'Hail, Thane of Cawdor!' is significant because:
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"Hail Thane of Cawdor!"
"Hail Thane of Cawdor!"
A prophecy from the witches, foreshadowing Macbeth's future positions.
"Too full of the Milk of Human Kindness"
"Too full of the Milk of Human Kindness"
Lady Macbeth's concern that Macbeth is too good-natured to murder.
"Look like the innocent flower but be the serpent under it"
"Look like the innocent flower but be the serpent under it"
Lady Macbeth's advice to appear innocent but be deadly.
"Where shall we three meet again?"
"Where shall we three meet again?"
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"Fair is foul, and foul is fair"
"Fair is foul, and foul is fair"
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Study Notes
- Provides a breakdown of meanings and context behind quotes from Macbeth
“Hail Thane of Cawdor!”
- Said by a witch in Act 1, Scene 3
- Greets Macbeth with three titles: Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and "King hereafter"
- Foreshadows Macbeth's rise to power
- Sets prophecy in motion, planting the seed of ambition
“He’s too full of the Milk of Human Kindness”
- Lady Macbeth says this about Macbeth in Act 1, Scene 5
- She worries he is too kind and moral to seize the throne through murder
- "Milk of human kindness" refers to compassion or empathy
- Lady Macbeth fears these qualities will prevent him from taking ruthless action
“Look like the innocent flower but be the serpent under it”
- Lady Macbeth advises Macbeth in Act 1, Scene 5
- He should appear harmless while secretly being deadly
- Reflects the play’s theme of appearance versus reality
“Where shall we three meet again”
- First line of the play in Act 1, Scene 1
- Spoken by the three witches as they plan their next meeting
- Sets a dark and supernatural mood
- Hints that they will meet Macbeth and influence his fate
“Fair is foul and foul is fair”
- The witches chant this paradox in Act 1, Scene 1
- What seems good (“fair”) may actually be bad (“foul”) and vice versa
- A central theme where appearances are misleading and moral boundaries blurred
“We shall proceed no further in this business.”
- Macbeth says this to Lady Macbeth in Act 1, Scene 7
- He hesitates to murder King Duncan
- He feels killing the king is morally wrong and dangerous
- Lady Macbeth manipulates him into following through
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Analysis of famous quotes from Shakespeare's Macbeth, including 'Hail Thane of Cawdor', 'Milk of Human Kindness' and 'Look like the innocent flower'. Provides context and explanation.
