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What did the witches prophesies Macbeth would be? -(Greeted him as Thane of Glamis- he was Thane of Glamis)-Thane of Cawdor-King What did the witches say Banquo would be? -Lesser than Macbeth, and greater.-Not so happy, yet much happier. Not…

Paraphrase Banquo’s first speech in this scene. If the witches were right then the second prophecies would come true and his kids would be king. How does Macbeth find out Banquo’s plans for the day? Does Banquo suspect Macbeth of…

Metaphor Definition: A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.ex). “We have scorched the snake, not killed it.”Explanation: The “snake” represents the dangers Macbeth…

Posterity Future generations; descendants (n) Verity/ verities (N) A truth Oracle (N) a medium to a god; Godly announcement Sennet Trumpet entrance Indissoluble Everlasting; can’t be destroyed Parricide Murder of a parent or parental figure Adieu Goodbye Sirrah Address a…

“Fair is foul, and foul is fair, hover through the fog and filthy air.” Who? (3) witches “And often times to win us to our harm, the instruments of darkness tell us truths, win us with honest trifles to betrays…

Setting Scotland, 11th century Shakespeare wrote the play for this king King James Qualities of a tragic hero position of high rank, admirable personal qualities, tragic flaw Duncan’s attitude toward Macbeth respectful and grateful for Macbeth’s courage in battle The…

arraigning call someone before court to answer a criminal charge; put on trail consecrate to make or declare sacredAt noon tomorrow, my sister and her fiancé will __________ their love by getting married. defunct no longer in effect or use;…

Aspics Venomous snakes Compulsive (Archaic definition) driving onward Conjects Speculates Dilations Thoughts Dispraisingly Negatively, critically Dotes Lavishes love or affection on someone Exsufflicate Inflated, swollen Filch To steal Government Self-control, moral conduct Haply (Archaic definition) accidentally, by chance Imputation A…

How does othello kill Desdemona? smothers her Desdemona is married to Brabantio. False Who are about to invade Cyprus at the beginning? Turks Iago serves under Othello in the military. True Brabantio accuses Othello of using witchcraft towards Desdemona. True…

Oh, you are well tuned now,/ But I’ll set down the pegs that make this music,/ As honest as I am. -iago (aside)-othello just arrived and him and desdemona are kissing-even tho othello is happy now, iago will destroy that…