Macbeth Flashcards
1
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six basic elements of a tragedy
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- plot making
- character delineation
- thought and language
- speech; soliloquies, thought and language
- song: chants, chorus, action and purpose of play
- spectacle: ridiculously over the top
2
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Writer of a tragedy…
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Imitates a serious and complete action of a certain magnitude
3
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Organic parts of a plot
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- reversal of a situation
- recognition: ignorance to knowledge
- pathos
4
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6 stages of plot development
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Exposition-background, setting, main characters
Exciting Force-catalyst
Rising Action- base of the plot, details
Climax- turning point for the main character
Falling Action- downward spiral
Catastrophe- tragic end that is a spectacle
5
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The general Greek chorus
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- group of 12-15 boys or men
- unpaid
- honor and civic duty
- trained and costumed
6
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Functions of the Greek chorus
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- linked audience and actors
- the ideal spectator
- tension relief
- reflected on events, pondered future events and asked questions
- advised central characters
- conscience of the people, ethical perception
- est. pacing of the play, points out important moments
- participate
- interacts with characters
7
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Setting
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Scotland, at war with Norway
8
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Great Chain of Being
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everything has order God Angels Spirits Man Animals Plants Inorganic Matter Chaos
9
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Elizabethan view of man
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King or Queen Nobility Knights Gentlemen Professions/trades Peasants
10
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Macbeth Great Chain
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God Angels Witches Duncan-King Malcolm Other nobles (Macbeth, Macduff, Banquo) Knights Gentleman Peasants Animals Inorganic Matter
11
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Macbeth’s three prophecies
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Thane of Glamus
Thane of Cawdor
King
12
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Act I, i.
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- Exposition
- Witches appear in storm
- Plan to meet again, and confront Macbeth
13
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Act I, ii.
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- exposition
- Macbeth seen as valiant in battle
- slays Macdonwald
- Duncan wants Macbeth as Thane of Cawdor
14
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Act I, iii.
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- exposition
- Macbeth echoes foul is fair
- receives three prophecies
- second prophecy comes true
15
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Act I, iv.
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- rising action
- Malcolm appointed Duncan’s successor
- thane of Cawdor executed
- Duncan is going to Macbeth’s castle
