LADY MACBETH: macbeth Flashcards
What does Lady Macbeth reveal about her ambition?
She expresses her ambition and belief in the prophecy with the line, “Glamis, thou art; and Cawdor; and shalt be what thou art promised.”
(Act 1, Scene 5)
What does Lady Macbeth mean by ‘unsex me here’?
It reflects her desire to cast off femininity and embrace cruelty.
(Act 1, Scene 5)
What does ‘Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t’ signify?
It demonstrates her cunning and deceitful nature.
(Act 1, Scene 5)
How does Lady Macbeth manipulate Macbeth’s masculinity?
She questions his masculinity with the line, “When you durst do it, then you were a man.”
(Act 1, Scene 7)
What does ‘Screw your courage to the sticking-place’ encourage?
It encourages Macbeth to follow through with their plans.
(Act 1, Scene 7)
What does Lady Macbeth believe about guilt after the murder?
She initially believes that, “A little water clears us of this deed: how easy is it then!”
(Act 2, Scene 2)
What does ‘What’s done is done’ indicate?
It shows her attempt to calm Macbeth and suppress guilt.
(Act 3, Scene 2)
What does ‘Out, damned spot! Out, I say!’ reveal?
It demonstrates her descent into madness and guilt.
(Act 5, Scene 1)
What does ‘All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand’ signify?
It shows how her guilt becomes overwhelming and inescapable.
(Act 5, Scene 1)
What does ‘The thane of Fife had a wife: where is she now?’ express?
It reveals her guilt over the harm caused to others by their actions.
(Act 5, Scene 1)
