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Who wrote Macbeth? William Shakespeare. 5 Themes of Macbeth Fair is foul/foul is fair, role of guilt, role of pride. Tragic Flaw Weakness that destroys. Tragic Hero Character who is noble and possess a tragic flaw. Tragic Impulse When the…

Is this a dagger I see before me, the handle toward my hand? (Macbeth soliloquy) Sees a hallucination of dagger, but grabs it and goes to kill Duncan. Theme(s)- The Power of Ambition & The effects of guilt on the…

Macbeth quote She should have died hereafter there would’ve been time for such a word tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow creeps in this petty pace from day to day to the last syllable of recorded time and all are yesterday’s…

Which character provides comic relief in Act 2? the porter Why does Lady Macbeth say that she could not kill Duncan herself? the king reminded her of her father as he slept Who are Malcolm and Donalbain? Duncan’s sons Name…

ACT 1, SCENE 1 “when the battle’s lost and won” (1.1.4)”fair is foul, and foul is fair” (1.1.10)The significance of these two quotes is foreshadowing the death and battles Macbeth will face throughout the play, as well as what obstacles…

what does the word broil mean in this excerpt from Macbeth battle how does Shakespeare use of figurative language in this excerpt affect the play by comparing MacBeth and banquo to predatory animals like eagles and the lion, the Sergeant…

Augment (definition) verb – to maker larger; increase Suborn (definition) verb – to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform some misdeed Requite (definition) verb – to make repayment, retaliate, or return Palpable (definition) adjective – tangible, readily or plainly…

Witch 2 says, “By the pricking of my thumb, Something wicked this way comes.” Who comes? Macbeth What is Macbeth’s attitude towards the witches this time? He is demanding and wants to be in charge What four things did the…

What is part of the largess that is for Lady Macbeth? a diamond–from Duncan What does Banquo dream of? the 3 witches and their prophecies What does Macbeth say in response to Banquo’s dream? Macbeth says he hasn’t thought about…

What is Lady Macbeth’s attendant worried about? He is worried about what Lady Macbeth is doing when she is sleepwalking. Some of the things she is saying are suspicious. Why might Lady Macbeth want a light by her at all…