Macbeth Act 2 vocab

amiss out of proper order stealthy to move about secretly surboned compensated to betray knell the sound of a bell signifying the end of something equivocator one who speaks with the intent to decieve possets a hot, sweet drink made…

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Important Scenes in Macbeth

Witches prophecies 1.3 Unsex me scene 1.5 Macbeth’s tragic flaw–spur is vaulting ambition 1.7 I have given suck scene 1.7 Screw your courage scene 1.7 Murder plan is revealed 1.7 Dagger soliloquy 2.1 Duncan’s murder 2.2 Sleep references 2.2 Comic…

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Macbeth

Nobleman who discovers Duncan’s murder; he decides not to attend Macbeth’s coronation and flees Scotland, returning later to avenge his family Macduff English King who was a descendent of Banquo James Extreme exaggeration Hyperbole Thane executed for his disloyalty to…

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Macbeth Reading Guide Act 1

witches Act 1, Scene 1: In this very first scene, the audience meets the _. thunder, lightning Act 1, Scene 1: The weather conditions are _ and _. battle, heath, Macbeth Act 1, Scene 1: They decide to meet after…

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Macbeth WebQuest Quiz

Where was Shakespeare born? Stratford Upon Avon, England What year was Shakespeare born? 1564 Who was Shakespeare married to? Anne Hathaway By when were Shakespeare’s first 15 plays written? 1597 When did Shakespeare change the name of his company? 1603;…

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Macbeth Literary Terms

Act A subdivision of a play Scene A subdivision of an act of a play Allusion a figure of speech that makes a reference or representation of or to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.…

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Macbeth Plot

Act 1 Scene 1 Witches decide to confront Macbeth after battle Act 1 Scene 2 Macbeth and Banquo fought with courage and violence; Macbeth killed Macdonald. Duncan says he will make Macbeth thane of Cawdor. Act1 Scene 3 Witches tell…

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Macbeth Comprehension Questions

Golgotha The place where Christ was crucified (a place of great suffering) why do people do evil things, knowing they’re evil What is one of the major themes in Macbeth? his sons will become kings What do the witches predict…

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Macbeth: Act 2 vocab

amiss out of proper order stealthy to move about secretly surboned compensated to betray knell the sound of a bell signifying the end of something equivocator one who speaks with intent to deceive possets a hot, sweet drink made from…

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Othello Act I&II notes Ahlm

major theme – reality vs appearance – duty towards leader vs duty to yourself in your own wishes (Iago) Iago low ranking official- possesses knowledge of military theory and experience (reality vs appearance)he believes people won’t be happy Roderigo Iago’s…

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