Macbeth - Context Analysis Flashcards
(35 cards)
What is the main theme of Macbeth?
Ambition and its consequences
What supernatural elements are present in Macbeth?
Witches and prophecies
What does Lady Macbeth say about Macbeth’s masculinity
He is too full of ‘the milk of human kindness.’
How is the divine right of kings important to the play?
during Jacobean times the king was the most important person alive and were said to be chosen by God
What is the significance of blood in Macbeth?
It symbolizes guilt.
Macbeth’s tragic flaw is his Pride
How is this important to the play?
pride that leads to ambition with the help of outside forces
(Easily impressionable by the witches and Lady Macbeth)
Why is Lady Macbeth sleepwalking Important?
shows her perspective of the murder to come to terms of her own guilt
What is the role of fate versus free will in Macbeth?
It explores how ambition can lead to one’s downfall.
Macduff represents the theme of revenge.
What is Macduff’s moral?
Macduff acts in service of what is morally right and does not boast about his successes
What does Macbeth see before he kills Duncan?
A floating dagger
Why is Malcom becoming King a significant moment in the play?
Grants a chance of stability in Scotland
Fill in the blank: The play ends with Malcolm becoming __________.
King of Scotland
What is the significance of the weather in Macbeth?
It reflects the disturbance and chaos in the kingdom.
What is significant about Banquo’s death?
it shows that Macbeth suffers from the guilt of the murder of Banquo and Duncan and also stimulates Macbeth into meeting the witches again.
What do the witches predict for Banquo?
That his descendants will be kings.
How does Macbeth react to the witches’ prophecies?
He becomes paranoid and wants to hear more from the witches
True or False: Lady Macbeth loses her sanity by the end of the play.
True
What is the significance of the character of the porter?
He provides comic relief and commentary on the play’s themes.
The motif of darkness is prevalent throughout the play.
Why?
Darkness represents evil. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth seek for darkness so they do not see the pain they’ve caused ( they feel guilty )
What does Macbeth mean when he says, “I am in blood”?
He feels trapped in his own violent actions.
Which character serves as a foil to Macbeth?
Banquo
What does the phrase “fair is foul, and foul is fair” suggest?
The theme of appearance versus reality.
True or False: The play is primarily a tragedy.
True
What role does guilt play in Macbeth?
It leads to madness and the characters’ downfall.
