Macbeth Act V Questions Flashcards

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Lady Macbeth, in her sleep walking, made references to what past event?

A

The killing of Duncan

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When she [Lady Macbeth] says, “Out damned spot! Out I say,” what is she doing and to what is she referring?

A

She is washing her hands to remove the blood that is on them.

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She [Lady Macbeth] also says, “All the perfumes in Arabia will not sweeten this little hand.” How does this statement echo, ironically, a previous speech by Macbeth (made after he kills Duncan)?

A

He says that the amount of blood on his hands would stain the whole ocean.

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Describe Macbeth as a ruler. Specifically, what imagery is used to describe him in Act V Scene ii?

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He is not a good ruler. The people doubt him. He is a tyrant.

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How does the doctor describe Lady Macbeth’s illness?

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She isn’t sick, but she has vivid hallucinations.

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How does the prophecy about Birnam Wood come true?

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The attacking army cut branches from Birnam and held them in front of themselves as they marched.

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Explain Macbeth’s main point in his “tomorrow” soliloquy.

A

Life is short and meaningless.

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Why does Macduff consider himself not of “woman born”?

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His mother had a C-section, so the doctor, a man, delivered him.

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What does Macbeth realize about the witches just before he dies?

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They gave him double-edged prophecies.

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How is order restored at the end of the play [Macbeth]?

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Malcolm is crowned king.

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