Macbeth

Question 1

‘For ………. Macbeth—well he
deserves that name’

Answer 1

‘For brave Macbeth—well he
deserves that name’

Question 2

‘Stars, hide your ………; Let not light
see my black and deep desires.’

Answer 2

‘Stars, hide your fires; Let not light
see my black and deep desires.’

Question 3

‘O, full of …………….. is my mind.’

Answer 3

‘O, full of scorpions is my mind.’

Question 4

How are they presented and how do they develop? Why?

Answer 4

Loyal, Brave, Valient, Admirable - To show all the good aspects of masculinity

Dictatorial, Tyranical, Cold, Greedy - To show all the bad aspects of our perception of masculinity

Question 5

What is their purpose within the text? Why?

Answer 5

He fulfils the expectations of masculinity and proves his manhood - Allows shakespere to comment on societies perception on masculinity at the time.

Question 6

What do we learn of their relationships?

Answer 6

LM - It starts off loving and caring. As the play progresses, the relationship becomes, strained, manipulative, yet its still sustains it’s emphasis on the deep connection between them.

M - It’s loyal and dutiful, yet it contrast with Macbeths own ambition and goals.