Lady Macbeth

Question 1

TS1

Answer 1

The character of LMB drives the plot forward as she manipulates MB into committing regicide.

Question 2

TS2

Answer 2

LMB develops the theme of the supernatural in the play, invoking spirits to assist her plans.

Question 3

TS3

Answer 3

LMB inverts traditional gender roles, appearing assertive and dominant and mocking effeminate behaviour.

Question 4

TS4

Answer 4

At the end of the pay, when LMB is plagued with guilt and commit suicide, she illustrates Shakespeare’s message that those who commit regicide will be punished

Question 5

TS4

Answer 5

At the end of the pay, when LMB is plagued with guilt and commit suicide, she illustrates Shakespeare’s message that those who commit regicide will be punished

Question 6

“chastise with valour of my tongue”

Answer 6

L - “chastise” - verb - LMB feels she can dominate MB. Contextually, men are dominant and women are subordinate.

D - from a feminine perspective it is significant that LMB vicariously seeks power through MB.

Question 7

“take my milk for gall”

“unsex me here”

Answer 7

R - audience will be shocked - asking evil spirits to “unsex” her - supernatural

D - she has to ask to be “unsexed” to do cruel deeds - cruel qualities are not innate in her.