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Ambition Flashcards

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In Act 1 scene 2 Macbeth is seen as loyal and he receives compliments from the king which start his ambition growing what are they?

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“Valiant cousin,worthiest gentleman”

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In Act 1 scene 3 Shows us he wants to know more and he’s curious about the witches prophecies?

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“Stay you imperfect speakers”

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In Act 1 scene 3 when he has received his two titles what does he say to show he is now thinking about becoming king?

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“The greatest is behind”

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What quote shows he is thinking of murdering the king showing his ambition?

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“Horrid image doth unfix my hair”

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What quote shows Macbeth would take king but still doesn’t want to kill or do anything to gain the title?

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“If chance will have me king may chance crown me”

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In act 1 scene 4 what quote shows Malcolm becoming Prince of Cumberland is an obstacle for Macbeth so his ambition has grown?

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“Step on which i must fall down or else o’erleap”

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What shows Macbeth has a much more evil intent due to his growing ambition?

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“Let not light see my black and deep desires”

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In Act 1 scene 4 how can we tell Macbeth is not telling others his ambition?

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He talks about his ambition in his asides

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In Act 1 scene 5 what quote shows that Lady Macbeth persuades Macbeth to kill Duncan to get the crown showing her ambition?

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“I may pour my spirit in thine ear”

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In act 1 scene 5 what quote shows Lady Macbeth cure on the evil spirits show so she can carry out evil acts?

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“Unsex me here”

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In Act 1 scene 5 what quote shows Macbeth he is convinced he will become king due to his ambition being so strong?

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“Shall be what thou art promis’d”

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In Act 1 scene 7 what image is used to show that Macbeth knows there will be consequences to his ambition?

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“Vaulting ambition”

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In Act 1 scene 7 how does Macbeth persuade him using emotional blackmail?

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“Coward”

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In Act 1 scene 7 how does Lady Macbeth make them out to sound like an exciting adventure to persuade him to do it?

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“Quell”

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In Act 1 scene 7 What quote Lady Macbeth accusing him of changing his mind he quickly about killing Duncan showing her ambition?

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“Such i account thy love”

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In Act 3 What quote shows Macbeth is now terrified by his best friend and driven by fear?

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“Our fears in Banquo stick deep”

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In Act 3 when Macbeth gets the crown he is now jealous of dead Duncan what quote shows this?

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“Better be with the dead”

18
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In act 3 what does Macbeth suffer in his mind which show his fear and paranoia?

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“Scorpions in his mind”

19
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In Act 3 what quote shows Macbeth feels Guilty for letting his ambition take over him?

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“Gracious Duncan have i murder’d”

20
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In Act 3 what does he send which shows his paranoia?

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A third murderer to kill Banquo

21
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In Act 3 what ruins the banquet and who is ignored then punished?

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Ghost ruins the banquet lady Macbeth loses control of the relationship and is ignored at the banquet and she is banished from the play until act 1 scene 5 which is her punishment for being too bossy

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In Act 5 scene 1 what quote shows lady Best being punished for her ambition?

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“Out damned spot” lost eloquence of her words which were her weapon

23
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What Hyperbole shows Lady Macbeth will never recover from the guilt?

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“ The perfume is of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand”

24
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In Act 5 scene 1 Is Lady Macbeth’s final punishment for being too ambitious?

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She Dies but no one cares

25
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In Act 5 what Macbeth now seen as due to his ambition?

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“Tyrant”

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In act 5 what quote shows Shows that Macbeth has no pleasure from becoming king and achieving his ambition?

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“I have liv’d long enough”

27
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At the end of the play he realises he has been tricked by the witches what does he call them?

A

“Juggling fiends”

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