ELA B10 - MacBeth & Novel Structure Flashcards
A1 : Where does the book take place?
Scottland
A1 : What were the witches doing (is their hobby)?
Killing Swine / Hogs
A1 : What is the familiar cat called?
Graymalkin
A1 : What is the familiar toad called?
Paddock
A1 : What does the solider describe Macbeth as?
A great warrior.
A1 : Who did Macbeth save during a battle?
Malcolm
A1 : Who is Duncan?
Act 1’s King of Scotland
A1 : Who is Malcolm?
Son of Duncan / Prince of Scotland
A1 : Who is Macbeth’s co-worker and friend?
Banquo
A1 : Why is Macbeth Fighting?
Because rebels have started a revolt.
A1 : Which country did the Rebels get aid from?
Norway
A1 : How much did the Rebels have to pay to get their fallen back?
10 000
A1 : Why was the 10 000 demand a huge deal?
They were in a Christian era, thus all bodies must be respected and get a proper burial.
A1 : What reward did Macbeth get?
The noble title, Thane of Cawdor.
A1 : What happened to the previous Thane of Cawdor?
He admitted to his sins (aiding to the Rebels) yet got executed.
A1 : Why was one witch angry at the start of S3?
A sailor’s wife would not share her chestnuts with her.
A1 : What was the witches punishment the sailor’s wife in S3?
To make the husband “peek and pine”.
A1 : What can we infer about the witches abilities? (2)
That they are supernatural can fly. They also refer to giving each other ‘winds’?
A1 : What can we infer about the witches preference in flying?
They like to fly in smog.
A1 : What does the phrase “Peek and Pine” mean?
To be sick, once recovered, will be sick again (and repeats).
A1 : Who was the person accompanying Macbeth in S3?
Banquo
A1 : Who could not distinguish the witches as female?
Banquo
A1 : The witches made a prediction for the two men (Macbeth and Banquo). What was Macbeth’s?
For him to be Thane of Cawdor and him to be king.
A1 : The witches made a prediction for the two men (Macbeth and Banquo). What was Macbeth’s?
For him to be Thane of Cawdor and him to be king.
A1 : The witches made a prediction for the two men (Macbeth and Banquo). What was Banquo’s?
For him to be the father of many kings.
A1 : Why was the predictions heinous?
Only true visions / prophecies are given by God.
A1 : Why are the witches themselves heinous?
They are the reverse of the Holy Trinity.
A1 : Who told Macbeth that he would be Thane of Cawdor?
Ross
A1 : Who did Macbeth tell by letter about the prophecies?
Lady Macbeth
A1 : What was the anachronism in this act?
Lady Macbeth being able to read.
A1 : Lady Macbeth wants to be ‘unsex’ed. What does she mean?
To be removed of all feminine qualities so she could support / do the deed herself.
A1 : Why has Lady Macbeth refuse to kill King Duncan?
King Duncan looks like her father.
A1 : What news did a servant bring to Lady Macbeth after the letter?
That King Duncan is coming to their castle.
A1 : What was the castle called?
Inverness
A1 : Who’s idea was it to kill Duncan?
Lady Macbeth
A1: Why did Lady Macbeth think Macbeth is unable to murder the king?
He is too kind.
A2 : What weapon did Macbeth see a vision of?
A dagger.
A2 : There was ____ on the dagger. Pointing at Duncan’s head. (Vision)
Blood
A2 : Because of the vision of the dagger Macbeth decides to kill King Duncan. This act is called ____. Also, what does the blank mean?
Regicide is the act of killing a royal.
A2 : Lady Macbeth ____ the groom’s drinks.
Drugged
A2 : Once Macbeth comes to his wife, what did they do?
Smear blood on the groomsman (framing them).
A2 : The castle porter was rambling about demons. Why?
The castle porter was drunk.
A2 : Before Duncan’s body was found, Lennox makes a remark. What happened?
An earthquake happened.
A2 : Duncan’s two sons flee to where? (2)
Malcolm to England.
Donalbain to Ireland.
A2 : In S3 we see Ross talking to an old man. What two remarks does the old man make?
An owl killing a falcon and the king’s horses eating each other.
A3 : Why is Banquo uneasy?
Banquo becomes uneasy due to his suspicions on Macbeth killing the king and if he is to be killed next.
A3 : What is the irony in calling Banquo ‘chief guest’?
Banquo would not be able to attend the banquet.
A3 : Macbeth calls for three murders. Their goal was to ___ ______ _____ and to kill Banquo and his son.
Slit Banquo’s Throat
A3 : Banquo was murdered. However, his son, Fleance lives. Why is Macbeth paranoid because of this?
Fleance’s children may still be kings.
A3 : Lady Macbeth tries to ground Macbeth. But that does not happen as Macbeth feels heavy guilt. What does this tell about the relationship between the two?
That it is falling apart.
A3 : During the banquet Macbeth sees who?
A vision of Banquo.
A3 : Macbeth frightened, yells and but there is nothing in other people’s eyes. What does Lady Macbeth do?
Tries to make the nobles sit back at the banquet.
A3 : Lady Macbeth pulls Macbeth aside to calm down. What reference did she make?
That Macbeth was acting like a girl.
A3 : S5 is special, why?
This scene is most likely written by someone else and not by Shakespeare.
A3 : Who is Hecate?
The Greek god of the moon.
A3 : Who was the person the witches warn Macbeth of?
Macduff
A3 : What did the witches tell Macbeth?
He cannot be slain by someone that is born from a woman.
A3 : What other vision did Macbeth see?
A line of kings looking like Banquo.
A3 : What was the reason that Macbeth had to go Macduff’s estate?
Because he did not attend the banquet.
A4 : Who visits Lady Macduff to warn them?
Ross
A4 : What happens to Lady Macduff and her kids?
They were murdered by Macbeth’s men.
A4 : Why was Macduff not there?
Malcolm called for him.
A4 : What does Macduff tell Malcolm about Scotland?
That many people are dying and it is not good to be in.
A4 : Macduff and Malcolm banter. What does Macduff tell Malcolm?
That they can revolt against Macbeth.
A4 : Ross joins the two and tells the same thing as the doctor before him. What did the two say?
That Scotland is not very good to live in.
A4 : Ross tells devastating news to Macduff. What was this news?
That his all family was killed.
A5 : We see Lady Macbeth being (metaphorically) spiralling down like Macbeth (it is told that she sleepwalks). What does this tell us about her?
She feels the same guilt as Macbeth.
A5 : Malcolm has aid from who?
England
A5 : What does Lady Macbeth do?
Commits suicide.
A5 : Malcolm’s army does what to confuse Macbeth?
Carry a branch to confuse Macbeth’s scouts.
A5 : Because of this, Macbeth loses the feeling to what?
Be scared / feel horror.
A5 : Macbeth kills who first?
Young Siward.
A5 : Macbeth does not want to fight Macduff, why?
He feels guilty for murdering his family.
A5 : Why was Macbeth unable to kill Macduff?
Macduff was born by c-section. Thus, not being born by woman.
A5 : Macbeth realizes what?
That the witches tricked him.
A5 : Who wins the fight among Macduff and Macbeth?
Macduff
A5 : Who is still alive at the end of the battle?
Banquo’s son, Fleance.
NS : What is an Aside?
When a character speaks out loud to the audience. The other characters cannot hear them.
NS : What is a Soliloquy?
Use for dramatic effect. A character speak their thoughts and feelings. And are usually alone on stage.
TH : What is a tragic hero responsible for?
Their Fate.
TH : What is a tragic hero born into?
Into nobility.
TH : How does a tragic hero face death?
Accepts it with honour.
TH : All tragic heroes have ___.
Fatal flaw.
TH : Audiences feel ___ and ___ for a tragic hero.
Pity & Fear
TH : A tragic hero always ___.
Meets a tragic death.
TH : A tragic hero will always be doomed to make a _____ ____.
Serious error.
TH : A tragic hero will always fall from high _____ or _____.
Heights & Esteem
TH : A tragic hero _____ their mistake.
Realize
A4 : What does Lady Macduff represent?
Scottland
A4 : What does Malcolm refer too?
Lucifer’s Fall
A4 : What does Macbeth see (from the witches den)?
A baby with a crown (No one can hurt him borne from a woman), a baby (Macduff), an a line with kings.
