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Act I, III, V: Julius Caesar/the death of Caesar: Julius Caesar was murdered in his own court, a sanctuary, by his senators or those who were supposedly his friends and on his advisory council. They murdered him because they believed…

Shakespeare’s Hamlet is an example of Elizabethan drama because complex characters explore human experiences. How are Shakespeare’s characters examples of Elizabethan drama? Check all that apply. -They grow and change throughout the play.-They display a wide range of human emotion.-…

Witch Two says “By the pricking of my thumb, Something wicked this way comes.” Who arrives? Macbeth Arrives What is Macbeth’s attitude towards the witches this time? Macbeth’s attitude towards them is demanding. What 4 things do the witches show…

Act One1. What is the point of the first scene literally and in reference to the whole play? To establish the dark and dramatic mood, imagery and themes of the play. 2. What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hearsMacbeth…

What couplet is illustrated in Scene 1? Fair is foul , and foul is fair;Hover through the fog and filthy air Who defeated Macdonwald? Macbeth Who were essential to the battle? Macbeth and Banquo Why did Duncan order the people…

The witches are… Evil What do the witches say in scene 1 They will meet again once the battle’s done What is the purpose of scene 1? To establish the setting and set the mood Who fought in a battle…

Does Macbeth seem to be tempting fate to fortify himself at Dunsiane? Yes Why might he have little concern about this prophecy? The second prophecy said that no man that came from a woman can kill Macbeth. Why are the…

What cursed thoughts does banqou have? He had a dream about the ‘weird sisters’ and apparently they showed him some truth what lie does macbeth tell banquo he hasnt thought about the witches at all What causes macbeth to think…

What is the point of the first scene literally and in reference to the whole play? The witches are deciding when they shall meet again. The main character, Macbeth, is also introduced by name, linking him to the witches. What…

What is the point of the first scene literally and in reference to the whole play? Literally, the witches are deciding when they shall meet again. This scene sets the mood for the entire play, and introduces several major motifs:…