Keywords Flashcards
Occult
mystical, supernatural, or magical powers, practices, or phenomena.
In Act 1, Scene 1 Shakespeare introduces the idea of occult by showing the 3 witches planning to meet with macbeth.
Valour
great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
In Act 1, Scene 2 King Duncan hears about the valour of Macbeth as he defeated the enemy.
Prophecy
a prediction of what will happen in the future.
In Act 1, Scene 3 Macbeth receives a prophecy from the trio witches
Ambition
a strong desire to do or achieve something.
In Act 1, Scene 3 Macbeth’s prophecy gives him ambition to become king
Noble
belonging by rank, title, or birth to the aristocracy.
In Act 1, Scene 4 Duncan gives Macbeth the title Thane of Cawdor in recognition of his noble and valiant nature. But Macbeth is already planning to usurp Duncan’s position as king.
Usurp
take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.
In Act 1, Scene 4 Duncan gives Macbeth the title Thane of Candor in recognition of his noble and valiant nature. But Macbeth is already planning to usurp Duncan’s position as king.
Apparition
a ghost or ghostlike image of a person.
In Act 1, Scene 4 Duncan gives Macbeth the title Thane of Candor in recognition of his noble and valiant nature. But Macbeth is already planning to usurp Duncan’s position as king.
Traitor
one who betrays another’s trust or is false to an obligation or duty
In Act 1, Scene 5 Lady Macbeth invites King Duncan into the castle before killing him and betraying him
Treachery
betrayal of trust.
In Act 1, Scene 5 Lady Macbeth invites King Duncan into the castle before killing him and betraying him
Duplicity
dishonest behavior that is meant to trick someone
In Act 1, Scene 5 Lady Macbeth invites King Duncan into the castle before killing him and betraying him
Machiavellian
Using clever but immortal plans to achieve what you want, without people realizing what you are doing
Using clever but immortal plans to achieve what you want, without people realizing what you are doing
Regicide
The action of killing a monarch
Lady Macbeth was feeling Regicidal
Hamartia
Personal error in a main characters personality
Lady Macbeth was feeling immense Hamartia
Tyrant
a cruel and oppressive ruler.
Macbeth was a Tyrant
Soliloquy
A speech where a character is alone onstage
Macbeth was doing a soliloquy, in Act 1 Scene5
Hubris
The fact of somebody being too proud
Macbeth was very Hubris of himself
Patriarchal
Ruled or Controlled by men
Jacobean English was very Patriarchal
