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“Fair is foul, and foul is fair.” ~ witches- foreshadowing, setting the mood of the supernatural “Let not light see my black and deep desires.” ~ Macbeth- After Duncan announces that he will name his son Malcolm the next king,…

“Out, damned spot! out, I say!” (Act V, Scene I) Lady Macbeth says this when she is sleepwalking. She is trying to get the imaginary blood off of her hands. This symbolizes how she is either trying to get rid…

Macbeth’s next victim following King Duncan’s death is…? Banquo Who does Macbeth recruit to do his dirty work? Two murderers How does Macbeth convince the men to kill Banquo on his behalf? He says Banquo is the root of all…

What style of English did Shakespeare write Macbeth in?a. Old Englishb. Early Modern Englishc. Modern Englishd. post-modern english b. early modern english what does the word Thane mean?a. kingb. princec. lordd. mister c. lord what did shakespeare’s audience believe to…

What is the central theme of Act I? betrayal The Tragedy of Macbeth and other Elizabethan plays represented a radical shift in English drama because they were not about religious themes What appears to be Macbeth’s character flaw? a desire…

1. How does Macbeth lie to Banquo in scene 1? Macbetha tell banquo that he has not been thinking about the weird sisters (character flaw to lie to a best friend) 2. Towards the end of scene 1, what does…

Based on the book that King James wrote himself, what subject was he fascinated by? witchcraft What was the real King Duncan like? aggressive and cruel What brings the downfall of the hero of a tragedy? a tragic flaw Which…

What is the setting of the opening scene? An open deserted place, lightning, thunder and rain. What are the three witches discussing? When they will meet Macbeth Why does Duncan believe the solider can provide them with news? He has…

When the butt runs out Stephano exclaims they will stop drinking when…? (ZS) Ariel Who keeps calling Caliban a liar? (ZS) That Prospero cheated Caliban off the island What does Caliban say about Prospero? (ZS) Because Ariel is invisible. Why…

Prospero Former duke of milan, now is magician on the mediterranean island Miranda Prospero’s daughter Ariel Servant to Prospero, a spirit Caliban Servant to Prospero Ferdinand Prince of Naples, son of Alonso Alonso King of Naples Antonio Duke of Milan…