English Flashcards
Who was on the throne when Macbeth was written
King James 1st
When was Macbeth written
1606
When did king James succeed the throne
1603
What did the play reflect
the king’s Scottish lineage and hatred of witches and the witches’ prophecy that Banquo will found a line of kings is a nod to James’ family’s claim to have descended from the historical Banquo.
What is the divine right of kings
the idea that kings got their power from God and not from their subject.
How were women supposed to act
They were supposed to be submissive towards men and were owned like possessions buy there father then there husband
How is Macbeth linked to the bible
The snake is referred to many times like the snake in the garden of Eden with Adam and Eve
What does tragedy mean
a play that typically deals with the problems of a central character, leading to an unhappy or disastrous ending .
What does hubris mean
extreme self-confidence/ big ego
Hamartia
Fatal flaw. Macbeth’s is unchecked ambition as well as desire for power and position, as well as King.
Soliloquy
Speaking thoughts out loud on stage
Juxtaposition
Two things that contrast each other
Dramatic irony
When the readers know more than the characters.
Symbolism
A mark, sign or word that represents something else.
Why did they blame things on witches
They didn’t have scientific explanations for natural disasters
