English lit paper 1

Question 1

What are the three main ideas in Macbeth?

Answer 1

1-Ambition can lead to death
2-links with the supernatural lead to horrid consequences
3-fate (your destiny is already set out)

Question 2

Name the two main characters in Macbeth

Answer 2

1-Macbeth
2-lady Macbeth

Question 3

Name the three secondary characters in Macbeth

Answer 3

1-Banquo
2-Macduff
3-the witches

Question 4

Name the five minor characters in Macbeth

Answer 4

1-Duncan
2-Malcolm
3-Donalbain
4-Fleance
5-the porter

Question 5

Name a quote that could be used to show Macbeth is ambitious

Answer 5

“Stars hide your fires, let not light see my black and deep desires”

Question 6

Name a quote that shows Macbeth is brave

Answer 6

“Like valour’s minion, carved out his passage”
“For brave Macbeth, he deserves that name”

Question 7

Name a quote that shows Macbeth is doubtful/changeable

Answer 7

“we will proceed no further in this business”

Question 7

Name a quote that shows Macbeth has a guilty conscience

Answer 7

“thy bones are marrowless, thy blood is cold”

Question 7

What is divine right?

Answer 7

A right bestowed upon natural kings in which they believed they were chosen by God.

Question 8

Why are is Divine right so important in Macbeth?

Answer 8

As Macbeth did not receive the crown naturally, he did not get the divine right of kings therefore God is against him.