Act 1 Scene 6 Flashcards
1
Q
overview of act I scene vi
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king duncan and his followers approach the castle and are welcomed by lady macbeth
2
Q
how are duncan’s attitudes presented throughout this scene?
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- duncan describes macbeth’s castle as ‘pleasant’ and says that it ‘sweetly recommends itself’
- it’s ironic that duncan feels happy and welcome at macbeth’s castle- the audience knows what macbeth’s got planned
3
Q
how is lady macbeth presented throughout this scene?
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- as the perfect hostess
- she flatters Duncan and thanks him for the ‘honours deep and broad’ he has given them
4
Q
how does shakespeare contrast this scene?
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- with the previous one (act I scene v) to show how false lady macbeth is
5
Q
finish the quote: ‘sharp as…
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…his spur’
6
Q
how does duncan describe macbeth’s love for lady macbeth?
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- as ‘sharp as his spur’
- this is v ironic
- it wasn’t love that made macbeth rush home but his desire to plot duncan’s murder with lady macbeth
- it is also ironic because lady macbeth is the spur (encouragement) that drives macbeth into action
7
Q
finish the quote: ‘our honour’d…
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..hostess’
8
Q
finish the quote: ‘and thank us…
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…for your trouble’
9
Q
finish the quote: ‘all our service, in every point…
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..twice done and then done double’
10
Q
‘twice done and then done double’
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- lady macbeth - duplicitous language (‘double double toil and trouble?)
11
Q
how does lady macbeth return duncan’s compliment?
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- in perfect politeness
- ironic - we know she is insincere - dramatic irony
12
Q
finish the quote: ‘give me..
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…your hand’
13
Q
‘give me your hand’
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- symbol of absolute trust
- implicit stage direction
- is gentlemanly towards lady macbeth and treats her with respect and honour
