Macbeth Flashcards
Who is the main character in Macbeth?
Macbeth
What is the prophecy given to Macbeth by the witches?
That he will become the Thane of Cawdor and eventually the King of Scotland.
True or False: Lady Macbeth is initially hesitant about killing King Duncan.
False
Fill in the blank: ‘Out, out brief ______.’
candle
What role do the witches play in the story?
They serve as agents of fate and foreshadow Macbeth’s rise and fall.
Which character says, ‘Is this a dagger which I see before me?’
Macbeth
What does Lady Macbeth mean by ‘unsex me here’?
She wishes to rid herself of feminine weakness to commit murder.
Who is Banquo and what is his significance?
Banquo is Macbeth’s friend and a foil to him; he represents moral integrity.
What is Macbeth’s tragic flaw?
Ambition
True or False: Macbeth is visited by Banquo’s ghost at the banquet.
True
What does the phrase ‘Fair is foul, and foul is fair’ suggest?
It indicates the theme of appearance versus reality.
Who ultimately kills Macbeth?
Macduff
What does Lady Macbeth mean by ‘What’s done is done’?
She is trying to dismiss the guilt and consequences of their actions.
Fill in the blank: ‘The milk of human ______.’
kindness
What does Macbeth see that signifies his guilt?
A bloody dagger.
