The Tragedy of Macbeth Overview
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What is emphasized about Shakespeare's plays and poems in the introduction?

  • They are meant to be read silently only.
  • They have not changed much over the years.
  • They invite personal interpretation and connection. (correct)
  • They are primarily for academic study.

    • What does the Folger Shakespeare Library serve as?

  • A collection of modern adaptations of Shakespeare's works.
  • A primary source of early modern books and manuscripts related to Shakespeare. (correct)
  • A theater dedicated solely to Shakespeare's performances.
  • An online database for the general public.

    • What aspect of the New Folger Editions enhances their value?

  • They focus solely on one play at a time.
  • They include illustrations of Shakespeare's life.
  • They are written in contemporary English.
  • They are based on extensive consultations of original sources. (correct)

    • How are the New Folger Editions made accessible to the public?

    <p>They are available in electronic form.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of adaptations does the introduction suggest the New Folger Editions support?

    <p>Artistic adaptations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique feature is highlighted about Shakespeare's language?

    <p>It can be both old and newly interpreted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is likely the intended primary audience of the Folger Shakespeare Library?

    <p>Scholars and researchers of Shakespeare.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Folger Shakespeare Library’s Elizabethan Theatre play?

    <p>It aids in the preparation of the New Folger Editions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does Macbeth express a readiness to undertake?

    <p>To commit a terrible feat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Lady Macbeth suggest should be done after Duncan's death?

    <p>Create a show of grief to mask their deed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Banquo describe the night at the start of the scene?

    <p>Dark and heavy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gift does Duncan send to Macbeth?

    <p>A precious jewel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Banquo dream about, indicating his preoccupation with recent events?

    <p>The Weird Sisters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What internal struggle does Macbeth face as he prepares for the deed?

    <p>Contemplation of moral consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Macbeth mean when he says 'False face must hide what the false heart doth know'?

    <p>Appearances can be deceptive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Banquo note about the stars and heaven?

    <p>They seem to hide their light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Lady Macbeth emphasize about her courage in Scene 2?

    <p>Alcohol has emboldened her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does Macbeth describe upon entering with bloody daggers?

    <p>He has killed Duncan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Lady Macbeth's reaction when she fears the grooms may awaken?

    <p>She acknowledges the plan may be ruined.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the ringing of the bell signify for Macbeth?

    <p>The call to murder Duncan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main theme of Macbeth as described in the content?

    <p>Witchcraft and prophecy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sound does Lady Macbeth associate with danger in her soliloquy?

    <p>The screech of an owl.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What editorial practice distinguishes the Folger Library Shakespeare Editions from older texts like Moby™?

    <p>Signaling editorial interventions with brackets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characters are the Weïrd Sisters prophesying to in Macbeth?

    <p>Macbeth and Banquo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Macbeth mean when he says, 'Words to the heat of deeds too cold breath gives'?

    <p>Talking about deeds can hinder their urgency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fear does Macbeth express about the earth taking note of his actions?

    <p>It could reveal his location.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivates Macbeth to murder King Duncan?

    <p>Desire for power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to Banquo as a result of Macbeth's fear of the prophecy?

    <p>He is killed by Macbeth's orders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Lady Macbeth manipulate her fears regarding the murder?

    <p>She uses them to motivate herself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Lady Macbeth's character develop through the play?

    <p>She descends into madness and ultimately dies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the Weïrd Sisters offer Macbeth that comforts him?

    <p>Ambiguous promises of security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What crucial action does Macduff take in response to Macbeth's tyranny?

    <p>He joins Malcolm and raises an army against Macbeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Macbeth refer to Banquo as when he enters?

    <p>Our chief guest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Lady Macbeth imply would be the impact if Banquo had been forgotten?

    <p>It would have been disrespectful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase best captures Banquo's duty to Macbeth?

    <p>To serve with a loyal bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Macbeth express to Banquo regarding their meeting?

    <p>He wishes to meet tomorrow instead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Banquo mean by saying he must become a 'borrower of the night'?

    <p>He intends to travel under the cover of darkness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Macbeth's phrase 'Fail not our feast' indicate?

    <p>He expects Banquo to return for the supper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Macbeth telling everyone to 'let every man be master of his time'?

    <p>He encourages independence among his subjects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is expected to accompany Banquo on his ride?

    <p>Fleance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What internal conflict is Macbeth experiencing in this passage?

    <p>Ambivalence towards his ambition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Macbeth refer to when he mentions 'double trust'?

    <p>His loyalty as a subject and a kinsman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'poisoned chalice' metaphor referring to?

    <p>The consequences of ambition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Macbeth imply with the phrase 'vaulting ambition'?

    <p>A strong desire that leads to a fall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Lady Macbeth challenge Macbeth's resolve?

    <p>By mocking his courage and ambition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Macbeth mean by saying 'pity, like a naked newborn babe'?

    <p>Innocence and vulnerability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Macbeth fear will result from Duncan's murder?

    <p>Divine retribution or condemnation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'trumpet-tongued' suggest about Duncan's virtues?

    <p>They speak volumes in justification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Tragedy of Macbeth

    • Play by William Shakespeare: Edited by Barbara A. Mowat and Paul Werstine.
    • Published by: Folger Shakespeare Library.
    • Online resource: folger.edu/ https://shakespeare.folger.edu/
    • Purchase options: Full copy available to purchase online, including text, notes, illustrations, and more.

    Contents

    • Front Matter: Director's Introduction, Textual Introduction, Synopsis, Characters in the Play
    • Acts: Act 1, Act 2 , Act 3, Act 4, Act 5
    • Scenes: Each Act divided into several numbered scenes.

    Synopsis

    • Setting: Primarily in Scotland.
    • Themes: Witchcraft, prophecy, murder
    • Characters: King Duncan, Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Banquo, Three Witches, Macduff, and other nobles.
    • Plot Summary: Macbeth and Banquo encounter the Three Witches who prophesize Macbeth's rise to kingship. Macbeth, spurred by his wife, murders Duncan and becomes king. Subsequent events spiral into more violence, murder, political turmoil, and paranoia. Macbeth's reign is eventually challenged. The play culminates in a battle where Macbeth is killed, and eventually, Scotland is restored to stability.

    Characters

    • King Duncan: King of Scotland, murdered
    • Lady Macbeth: Macbeth's wife, ambitious and instrumental in the plot, driven to madness
    • Macbeth: Thane of Glamis, then Cawdor, then King; driven by ambition and prophecy to commit terrible acts
    • Banquo: Nobleman, friend of Macbeth, whose descendants are prophesied to rule
    • Macduff: Scottish nobleman, opposes Macbeth, and plays a crucial role in restoring order.
    • Three Witches: Prophesize the future, manipulate events, and inspire conflict.
    • Other characters: Various nobles, including Malcolm, Donalbain, Ross, Angus, and other figures involved in the Scottish court's affairs.

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