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.