Unit 3: Macbeth, Lesson 10: Act V, Scenes I-VIII

In Macbeth, why are the doctor and gentlewoman concerned about Lady Macbeth? she has been sleepwalking. In Macbeth, the “damned spot” to which Lady Macbeth refers is Duncan’s bloodstains. In Macbeth, what frightening news does Macbeth receive from a messenger?…

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Macbeth

what is the purpose of Macbeth? pet the ego of James I who is the successor of Queen Elizabeth? James I 2 black marks against James I? Scottish and following Queen Elizabeth’s reign why did Shakespeare right Macbeth in order…

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Macbeth Quotes – Duncan

No more the thane of Cawdor shall deceive our bosom interest Act 1 Scene 2. Naivety of Duncan, in assuming that the danger of a thane of Cawdor has now disappeared. O valiant cousin! Worthy gentleman! Act 1 Scene 2.…

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The Archetypes of Macbeth

Macbeth the hero Lady Macbeth the mentor Duncan or his guards the threshold guardian the witches the herald Lady Macbeth and Macbeth the shapeshifter Macbeth, Macduff, 3 witches the shadow the porter the trickster people of Scotland the helpless Lady…

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Macbeth Study Guide Questions for Final Exam

Who are the first characters to appear in this play? Three Witches What is the weather like at the beginning of the play? Lightning and thunder What do the witches vow to do at the beginning of the play? Meet…

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Macbeth Plot Summary Act 3

3.1 Did You Do It?-Banquo begins to suspect Macbeth as the murderer of the king encouraging Macbeth to order his killing. 3.2 Nightmare-LMB and Macbeth discuss the nightmares they are both having about the murder of Duncan and their envy…

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Macbeth Act IV

What are the witches doing at the beginning of Act IV? making poison and potion in cauldron What are some things that the witches put in the cauldron? toad, swamp snake, newt’s eye, frog’s tongue, bat fur What phase do…

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Macbeth Act 5

What do the doctor and gentlewoman see Lady Macbeth doing? What do they decide to do about it? Lady Macbeth is sleepwalking and talking about the murders. The doctor decides his best move is to not mention that he heard…

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Macbeth Act 5

What do the doctor and gentlewoman see Lady Macbeth doing? What do they decide to do? She is sleepwalking and talking about the murders. The doctor decides his best move is tonot mention that he heard anything, and he tells…

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The Tempest Quote identification

PROSEPERO, gave his brother power so he could study his magic more “The government I cast upon my brother/ And to my state grew stranger, being transported/ And rapt in secret studies.” MIRANDA, its an interesting story “Your tale, sir,…

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