Macbeth analysis Flashcards
What does Macbeth mean when he says, ‘Is this a dagger which I see before me’?
Macbeth is contemplating his ambition and the moral implications of murdering King Duncan.
True or False: Lady Macbeth’s famous line ‘Out, damned spot!’ refers to her guilt over Duncan’s murder.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king ______.’
hereafter
What does the quote ‘Fair is foul, and foul is fair’ suggest about the theme of appearance vs. reality?
It indicates that things are not what they seem, a central theme in the play.
In which act does Macbeth first encounter the witches?
Act 1
What does Lady Macbeth mean by ‘Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t’?
She advises Macbeth to appear innocent while hiding his deadly intentions.
What does Macbeth mean when he says, ‘To be thus is nothing’?
He feels that being king is meaningless without security and power.
True or False: ‘Out, out brief candle!’ symbolizes the fleeting nature of life.
True
What does the quote ‘Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow’ convey about Macbeth’s outlook on life?
It reflects his despair and the monotony of existence after his rise to power.
Who says, ‘There’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face’?
King Duncan
Fill in the blank: ‘I am in blood ______.’
stepped in so far
What does Macbeth’s line ‘I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent’ reveal about his character?
It shows his hesitation and inner conflict about committing murder.
What is the significance of the quote ‘The lady doth protest too much, methinks’ in relation to Lady Macbeth?
It highlights her guilt and the irony of her earlier calls for strength.
True or False: ‘Double, double toil and trouble’ is spoken by the witches.
True
What does the imagery of ‘blood’ symbolize throughout the play?
It symbolizes guilt and the consequences of violence.
What is the meaning of ‘What’s done is done’?
It signifies acceptance of past actions and their irreversible consequences.
Who is referred to as ‘the Scottish thane’?
Macbeth
Fill in the blank: ‘When you durst do it, then you were a ______.’
man
What does Macbeth’s quote ‘I am in blood’ suggest about his moral state?
He feels trapped in a cycle of violence and cannot escape his guilt.
True or False: ‘The sun for sorrow will not show his head’ reflects the natural world’s response to Duncan’s murder.
True
What does the phrase ‘the milk of human kindness’ refer to in Lady Macbeth’s context?
It refers to Macbeth’s compassionate nature, which she believes hinders his ambition.
What does ‘the witches’ prophecies’ ultimately lead to in Macbeth’s life?
They lead to his downfall and the destruction of his moral compass.
Fill in the blank: ‘By the pricking of my thumbs, something ______ this way comes.’
wicked
What does Macbeth mean by ‘I have almost forgot the taste of fears’?
He has become desensitized to fear due to his violent actions.
