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Flout Part of speech: verb Definition: openly disregard (a rule, law or convention) Sentence: These same companies still flout basic ethical practices. s: defy a: observe disburse(d) Part of speech: verb – pay out (money from a fund) Sentence: $67…

Macbeth – Impressions from the beginning, from the battlefield -> was a brave + capable warrior – Once seen with the witches -> Very ambitious w/ extreme desires to power. Self-doubt as he hesitates to kill Duncan- Before Duncan’s murder,…

What ‘cursed thoughts’ does Banquo have? There’s no stars out and he can’t sleep. He has been thinking about the weird sisters What lie does Macbeth tell Banquo? That he did not think of the weird sisters What is the…

What is the mood (atmosphere) as this scene opens? Eyre night What color best symbolizes the play thus far? Black What do you suppose is Banquo’s “cursed thoughts?” He’s worried that the witches’ prophecy will come true. How can Macbeth’s…

What is it time for? Macbeth to hear more prophecies The witches throw all kinds of incredible disgusting ingredients into the cauldron to increase the potion’s evil powers. What effect do these lines have on you? They are very creepy…

yet for neccessity or present life// I must show outa flag a sign of love// which is indeed but a sign. Shows out bodies are our gardens to which our wills are gardeners . . . so that if we…

In Act I, scene ii, Iago says he almost stabbed _____ because of the awful things he said about Othello. Roderigo When Brabantio enters the inn to confront Othello, he and Roderigo draw their swords. Who tells them to put…

Why did Cassio give the handkerchief to Bianca? To make a copy because he knows Desdemona will want it back soon. Who is Lodovico in relation to Desdemona? They are cousins. What is ironic about Cassio taking over for Othello…

Othello Protagonist General of Venice Desdemona Wife of Othello Involved inside the triangle of men Iago -Foil of Othello-Liar, cheat, wants Michael Cassio’s jobHates Othello for his wife sleeping with Othello(not sure about this though stated in book , but…

A cursory reading of the first act of Othello would lead the reader to believe that it is an inherently racist text since there is no description of the protagonist given other than his racial difference. FOR: Several disparaging terms…