Macbeth (guilt)

Question 1

Key points on how Shakespeare presents and uses the theme of guilt in Macbeth?

Answer 1

-utilises guilt as a cautionary tale to the audience
-presented as inescapable and eternal destroying peace for those who defy gods natural order
-serves as a powerful reminder of the psychological consequences of sacrilegious acts

Question 2

What guilt quote does Macbeth say when being psychologically tormented by the ghost of Banquo?

Answer 2

‘Thou cans’t not say I did it; never shake thy gory locks at me’
Macbeth Act 3 Scene 4

Question 3

What quote does Macbeth say that highlights the motif of blood representing Macbeths constant inner turmoil?

Answer 3

‘Will all great Neptunes Ocean wash this blood clean from my hands’
Macbeth Act 2 Scene 2

Question 4

What does Macbeth say in Act 2 Scene 2 that represents how guilt destroys peace for the character?

Answer 4

‘Sleep no more; Macbeth does murder sleep’ Act 2 Scene 2

Question 5

What does Lady Macbeth say when she hallucinates her hands covered in blood?

Answer 5

‘All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand’
Act 5 Scene 5

Question 6

What does the Doctor say during Lady Macbeths sleep walking scene that shoes the effects of unnatural acts?

Answer 6

‘Unnatural deeds do breed unnatural troubles’
Doctor Act 5 Scene 5

Question 7

What does Lady Macbeth say in Act 5 Scene 5 that shows that sacrilegious actions and guilt are eternal?

Answer 7

‘What’s done cannot be undone’ Lady Macbeth Act 5 Scene 5

Question 8

What quote mirrors ‘what’s done cannot be undone’ during Act 3 Scene 2?

Answer 8

‘What’s done is done’ Act 3, Scene 2

Question 9

What quote does Macbeth and Lady Macbeth say that shows guilt even haunts their sleep?

Answer 9

‘These terrible dreams that shakes us nightly’ Macbeth Act 3 Scene 2

Question 10

What quote does Macbeth say that highlights the endless cycle of violence?

Answer 10

‘Blood will have blood’ Macbeth Act 3 Scene 4