ELA B10 - MacBeth & Novel Structure Flashcards

1
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A1 : Where does the book take place?

A

Scottland

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2
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A1 : What were the witches doing (is their hobby)?

A

Killing Swine / Hogs

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3
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A1 : What is the familiar cat called?

A

Graymalkin

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4
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A1 : What is the familiar toad called?

A

Paddock

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5
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A1 : What does the solider describe Macbeth as?

A

A great warrior.

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6
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A1 : Who did Macbeth save during a battle?

A

Malcolm

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7
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A1 : Who is Duncan?

A

Act 1’s King of Scotland

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8
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A1 : Who is Malcolm?

A

Son of Duncan / Prince of Scotland

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9
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A1 : Who is Macbeth’s co-worker and friend?

A

Banquo

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10
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A1 : Why is Macbeth Fighting?

A

Because rebels have started a revolt.

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A1 : Which country did the Rebels get aid from?

A

Norway

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12
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A1 : How much did the Rebels have to pay to get their fallen back?

A

10 000

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13
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A1 : Why was the 10 000 demand a huge deal?

A

They were in a Christian era, thus all bodies must be respected and get a proper burial.

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14
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A1 : What reward did Macbeth get?

A

The noble title, Thane of Cawdor.

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15
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A1 : What happened to the previous Thane of Cawdor?

A

He admitted to his sins (aiding to the Rebels) yet got executed.

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16
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A1 : Why was one witch angry at the start of S3?

A

A sailor’s wife would not share her chestnuts with her.

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17
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A1 : What was the witches punishment the sailor’s wife in S3?

A

To make the husband “peek and pine”.

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18
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A1 : What can we infer about the witches abilities? (2)

A

That they are supernatural can fly. They also refer to giving each other ‘winds’?

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19
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A1 : What can we infer about the witches preference in flying?

A

They like to fly in smog.

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A1 : What does the phrase “Peek and Pine” mean?

A

To be sick, once recovered, will be sick again (and repeats).

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21
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A1 : Who was the person accompanying Macbeth in S3?

A

Banquo

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22
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A1 : Who could not distinguish the witches as female?

A

Banquo

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23
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A1 : The witches made a prediction for the two men (Macbeth and Banquo). What was Macbeth’s?

A

For him to be Thane of Cawdor and him to be king.

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24
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A1 : The witches made a prediction for the two men (Macbeth and Banquo). What was Macbeth’s?

A

For him to be Thane of Cawdor and him to be king.

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25
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A1 : The witches made a prediction for the two men (Macbeth and Banquo). What was Banquo’s?

A

For him to be the father of many kings.

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26
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A1 : Why was the predictions heinous?

A

Only true visions / prophecies are given by God.

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27
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A1 : Why are the witches themselves heinous?

A

They are the reverse of the Holy Trinity.

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28
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A1 : Who told Macbeth that he would be Thane of Cawdor?

A

Ross

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29
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A1 : Who did Macbeth tell by letter about the prophecies?

A

Lady Macbeth

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30
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A1 : What was the anachronism in this act?

A

Lady Macbeth being able to read.

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31
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A1 : Lady Macbeth wants to be ‘unsex’ed. What does she mean?

A

To be removed of all feminine qualities so she could support / do the deed herself.

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32
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A1 : Why has Lady Macbeth refuse to kill King Duncan?

A

King Duncan looks like her father.

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33
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A1 : What news did a servant bring to Lady Macbeth after the letter?

A

That King Duncan is coming to their castle.

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34
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A1 : What was the castle called?

A

Inverness

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35
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A1 : Who’s idea was it to kill Duncan?

A

Lady Macbeth

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36
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A1: Why did Lady Macbeth think Macbeth is unable to murder the king?

A

He is too kind.

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37
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A2 : What weapon did Macbeth see a vision of?

A

A dagger.

38
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A2 : There was ____ on the dagger. Pointing at Duncan’s head. (Vision)

A

Blood

39
Q

A2 : Because of the vision of the dagger Macbeth decides to kill King Duncan. This act is called ____. Also, what does the blank mean?

A

Regicide is the act of killing a royal.

40
Q

A2 : Lady Macbeth ____ the groom’s drinks.

A

Drugged

41
Q

A2 : Once Macbeth comes to his wife, what did they do?

A

Smear blood on the groomsman (framing them).

42
Q

A2 : The castle porter was rambling about demons. Why?

A

The castle porter was drunk.

43
Q

A2 : Before Duncan’s body was found, Lennox makes a remark. What happened?

A

An earthquake happened.

44
Q

A2 : Duncan’s two sons flee to where? (2)

A

Malcolm to England.
Donalbain to Ireland.

45
Q

A2 : In S3 we see Ross talking to an old man. What two remarks does the old man make?

A

An owl killing a falcon and the king’s horses eating each other.

46
Q

A3 : Why is Banquo uneasy?

A

Banquo becomes uneasy due to his suspicions on Macbeth killing the king and if he is to be killed next.

47
Q

A3 : What is the irony in calling Banquo ‘chief guest’?

A

Banquo would not be able to attend the banquet.

48
Q

A3 : Macbeth calls for three murders. Their goal was to ___ ______ _____ and to kill Banquo and his son.

A

Slit Banquo’s Throat

49
Q

A3 : Banquo was murdered. However, his son, Fleance lives. Why is Macbeth paranoid because of this?

A

Fleance’s children may still be kings.

50
Q

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?

A

That it is falling apart.

51
Q

A3 : During the banquet Macbeth sees who?

A

A vision of Banquo.

52
Q

A3 : Macbeth frightened, yells and but there is nothing in other people’s eyes. What does Lady Macbeth do?

A

Tries to make the nobles sit back at the banquet.

53
Q

A3 : Lady Macbeth pulls Macbeth aside to calm down. What reference did she make?

A

That Macbeth was acting like a girl.

54
Q

A3 : S5 is special, why?

A

This scene is most likely written by someone else and not by Shakespeare.

55
Q

A3 : Who is Hecate?

A

The Greek god of the moon.

56
Q

A3 : Who was the person the witches warn Macbeth of?

A

Macduff

57
Q

A3 : What did the witches tell Macbeth?

A

He cannot be slain by someone that is born from a woman.

58
Q

A3 : What other vision did Macbeth see?

A

A line of kings looking like Banquo.

59
Q

A3 : What was the reason that Macbeth had to go Macduff’s estate?

A

Because he did not attend the banquet.

60
Q

A4 : Who visits Lady Macduff to warn them?

A

Ross

61
Q

A4 : What happens to Lady Macduff and her kids?

A

They were murdered by Macbeth’s men.

62
Q

A4 : Why was Macduff not there?

A

Malcolm called for him.

63
Q

A4 : What does Macduff tell Malcolm about Scotland?

A

That many people are dying and it is not good to be in.

64
Q

A4 : Macduff and Malcolm banter. What does Macduff tell Malcolm?

A

That they can revolt against Macbeth.

65
Q

A4 : Ross joins the two and tells the same thing as the doctor before him. What did the two say?

A

That Scotland is not very good to live in.

66
Q

A4 : Ross tells devastating news to Macduff. What was this news?

A

That his all family was killed.

67
Q

A5 : We see Lady Macbeth being (metaphorically) spiralling down like Macbeth (it is told that she sleepwalks). What does this tell us about her?

A

She feels the same guilt as Macbeth.

68
Q

A5 : Malcolm has aid from who?

A

England

69
Q

A5 : What does Lady Macbeth do?

A

Commits suicide.

70
Q

A5 : Malcolm’s army does what to confuse Macbeth?

A

Carry a branch to confuse Macbeth’s scouts.

71
Q

A5 : Because of this, Macbeth loses the feeling to what?

A

Be scared / feel horror.

72
Q

A5 : Macbeth kills who first?

A

Young Siward.

73
Q

A5 : Macbeth does not want to fight Macduff, why?

A

He feels guilty for murdering his family.

74
Q

A5 : Why was Macbeth unable to kill Macduff?

A

Macduff was born by c-section. Thus, not being born by woman.

75
Q

A5 : Macbeth realizes what?

A

That the witches tricked him.

76
Q

A5 : Who wins the fight among Macduff and Macbeth?

A

Macduff

77
Q

A5 : Who is still alive at the end of the battle?

A

Banquo’s son, Fleance.

78
Q

NS : What is an Aside?

A

When a character speaks out loud to the audience. The other characters cannot hear them.

79
Q

NS : What is a Soliloquy?

A

Use for dramatic effect. A character speak their thoughts and feelings. And are usually alone on stage.

80
Q

TH : What is a tragic hero responsible for?

A

Their Fate.

81
Q

TH : What is a tragic hero born into?

A

Into nobility.

82
Q

TH : How does a tragic hero face death?

A

Accepts it with honour.

83
Q

TH : All tragic heroes have ___.

A

Fatal flaw.

84
Q

TH : Audiences feel ___ and ___ for a tragic hero.

A

Pity & Fear

85
Q

TH : A tragic hero always ___.

A

Meets a tragic death.

86
Q

TH : A tragic hero will always be doomed to make a _____ ____.

A

Serious error.

87
Q

TH : A tragic hero will always fall from high _____ or _____.

A

Heights & Esteem

88
Q

TH : A tragic hero _____ their mistake.

A

Realize

89
Q

A4 : What does Lady Macduff represent?

A

Scottland

90
Q

A4 : What does Malcolm refer too?

A

Lucifer’s Fall

91
Q

A4 : What does Macbeth see (from the witches den)?

A

A baby with a crown (No one can hurt him borne from a woman), a baby (Macduff), an a line with kings.