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Words to describe Macbeth… Hubris, ambitious, powerful, violent, boastful, paranoid, ruthless, valiant, deceitful Words to describe Lady Macbeth… Manipulative, persuasive, ambitious, dominant, aggressive, mad, paranoid, guilty Words to describe Banquo…. Brave, loyal, suspicious, wise, innocent, humble, sceptical Words to describe…

“Fair is foul, and foul is fair” Witches; Paradox “Doubtful it stood, as two spent swimmers that do cling together and choke their heart.” General; Simile that sets up the fight between Macbeth and Macdonwald and sets up Macbeth’s character…

scene 1 a doctor and gentlewoman talk about lady macbeths bizarre behavior what does the gentlewoman tell the doctor lady macbeth has been sleepwalking how has lady macbeth been acting weird 1. rubbing her hands2. writing, sealing, rewriting a letter3.…

Fate Is it real? Does it play a defining role in the play Loyalty Macbeth was loyal to his King but was able to betray for his own personal interests. The Difference Between Kingship and Tyranny Duncan was always called…

Where is act 5 set? Dunsinane The witches open the play, what is the mood of that scene? Spooky, mystery Why does Macbeth envy Malcolm? He is heir to the throne At the beginning of the play, Scotland is at…

Act I Exposition Characters, Settings, ConflictOthello and Desdemona elope, Iago is passed over for promotion Act II Rising Action Conflict DevelopsIago sets plan in place; Cassio loses his promotion Act III Climax Iago’s plan succeedsOthello plans Cassio’s deathOthello’s character changes…

Where was Shakespeare born and when? 1564 in Stratford-Upon-Avon, United Kingdom Describe the political climate, and the source of political tension, during Shakespeare’s life and explain its influence on Shakespeare. -During Shakespeare’s time, Queen Elizabeth I was at the beginning…

He hath achieved a maidthat paragons description and wild fame,One that excels the quirks of blazoning pens,And in th’ essential vesture of creationDoes tire the ingener. Cassio says this to ___. The context is ____. It is significant because it’s…

Othello Act 1 Scene 2: ‘But that I love the gentle Desdemona’Act 1 Scene 3: ‘She lov’d me for the dangers I had pass’d,And I lov’d her that she did pity them.”My life upon her faith!’Act 2 Scene 1: ‘O,…

True or False: Iago was reluctant to tell Othello his thoughts about Desdemona and Cassio because he wasn’t absolutely sure his plan would work A. True B. False B. False What thing did Emilia find and give to Iago? A.…