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Macbeth Act 1 Flashcards

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What was the weather like?

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Thunder and lightning (storm), which makes pathetic fallacy.

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What mood is created by the setting and the witches?

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Fear and suspense.

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3
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Why is this scene a striking opening for the play?

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Doesn’t include the main character until the very end but still doesn’t actually have him in it.

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4
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What does hurlyburly mean?

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Uproar, turmoil, confusion in Scotland.

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5
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What does era mean?

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Before.

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What does heath mean?

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Barren, open, flat, wasteland.

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7
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When will the civil war be over?

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Before the set of the sun (sunset).

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8
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Who will the witches meet and where?

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They will meet Macbeth on the heath.

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9
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What are the motifs present in Macbeth?

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Appearance vs reality
Ambition
Corruption
Natural vs unnatural
Guilt

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10
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Why does Malcolm feel that the king should listen to the soldier?

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The soldier helped Malcolm and freed him and was brave.

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Why doesn’t Shakespeare have Macbeth appear on stage in this scene?

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Suspense, and getting a great first impression of him.

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12
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Who is fighting against each other?

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Macdonwald and Macbeth.

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13
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Who is leading the rebels?

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Macdonwald.

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14
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Which country is helping the rebels and why?

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Norwegian lord brought new men to fight.

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15
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How did Macbeth, Banquo, and Duncan’s men react to being tired?

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They kept fighting like overcharged cannons.

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16
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Who gives the report of fighting in this region?

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Ross.

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17
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What is a “thane”?

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A Scottish noblemen.

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18
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What has happened in this region given that “the Norwegian banners flout the sky/And fan our people cold”?

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The people near Fife are scared, in hiding, or dead.

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19
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Which traitor is leading the rebels in this region?

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The thane of Cawdor.

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20
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What did “Bellona’s bridegroom” do about this?

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Face to face combat with Thane of Cawdor. Took his as a prisoner of war.

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21
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What was the end result?

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The Scottish army wins.

22
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What does Sweno want?

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A truce.

23
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What must he do to accomplish a truce?

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Pay 10,000.

24
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What location will this take place at?

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Saint Colme’s Inch.

25
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Why is the location significant?

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It is the only land that divides the two nations.

26
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Why could this transaction be considered an anachronism?

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The price he had to pay would not have been in dollars. The publishing company used modern currency to make this more understandable and relatable for the audience.

27
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What two things does Duncan decide must be done as a result of the Thane of Cawdor being captured?

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1.Pronounce Thane of Cawdor’s death.(execute him)
2. Give Macbeth the title of Cawdor.

28
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Why did the first witch drain the women’s husband “dry as hay”?

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The women wouldn’t give her chestnuts.

29
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What exactly did the first witch do to him and his ship?

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They cursed him and he threw up for 567 days.

30
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What is the significance of the witches describing themselves as “weird”?

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They are describing themselves as foretellers of fate.

31
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What type of irony which applies to Macbeth saying “So foul and fair a day I have not seen”?

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Dramatic irony the audience knows that the witches are lying.

32
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Why was the day “foul” so far for Macbeth despite the fact he has not met the witches yet?

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He has been in war, and also has been killing people most likely people he knows.

33
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Why would Shakespeare give the witches beards?

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To emphasize how different they are and to stand out.

34
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What was the three prophecies for Macbeth?

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Thane of Glanis (Truth), Thane of Cawdor (Prophecy), The king of Scotland (Prophecy).

35
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What was Macbeth’s reaction to his prophecy?

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He was fearful and startled.

36
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What was the three prophecies for Banquo?

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Lesser than Macbeth and greater (Prophecy), Not so happy yet much happier (Prophecy), Thou shalt get kings though thou be none (Prophecy).

37
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What was Banquo’s reaction to his prophecies?

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He thought they were going insane and if they were on drugs.

38
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Where does scene 4 take place?

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Forres (a room in the palace).

39
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What is the dramatic irony to Duncan’s words about you can’t judge a book by it’s cover?

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Duncan is saying how great everyone is but Macbeth is thinking of killing Duncan.

40
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Where does scene 5 take place?

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Inverness, Macbeth’s castle.

41
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What did the letter that Lady Macbeth receive from his husband?

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  1. That he might be king of Scotland
  2. Trust the witches
  3. two of the three prophecies came true
42
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What are some of the criticisms Lady Macbeth has of her husband?

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-He has ambition but not enough courage to act on it
-He can’t hide his emotions
-He tries to be fair

43
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What is Lady Macbeth requesting from the “evil spirits”?

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-Take away her femininity so that she is able to perform the action required to get the crown
-Fill her with cruelty
-Stop her ability to feel remorse
-Replace the nurturing capabilities of women with bile
-Darkness overtake the day to hide their sins

44
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Why would Shakespeare want to show a connection between Lady Macbeth and the witches?

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To address how evil the actions she is planning are.

45
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Why is it significant what Lady Macbeth’s response to the messenger was?

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She decided on the spot to kill Duncan without thinking.

46
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What was Macbeth’s 7 reasons to not kill Duncan?

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  1. There is a judgment to pay in the afterlife
  2. There is a judgment on this earth
    3/4. Duncan is there in double trust (Macbeth is his kinsmen and his relative)
  3. Macbeth is Duncan’s host
  4. Duncan is virtuous and uses his powers humbly and Scotland will probably fall
  5. There is no valid reason for killing Duncan only “vaulting ambition”
47
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What are 4 techniques Lady Macbeth uses to convince Macbeth to kill Duncan?

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  1. She asks if he is drunk
  2. If Macbeth does not do it he does not love her
  3. Ridicules him for being too afraid
  4. She implies that she is more manly than he is
48
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Which person gets there way in killing Duncan?

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Lady Macbeth.

49
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When will they kill Duncan?

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They will do it when Duncan is asleep that night.

50
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What will they do about the chamberlains?

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Lady Macbeth will get the 2 chamberlain so drunk that they will pass out and sleep.

51
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Who will kill Duncan?

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Lady Macbeth and Macbeth, they planned on both killing him.

52
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What will they do about Duncan’s blood?

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Macbeth will swear the blood on the chamberlain’s to make them look guilty.

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