Macbeth key quotes Flashcards
Who said, “Fair is Foul, and Foul is Fair”?
The witches said “Fair is foul, and foul is fair” in scene 1, act 1
What is ‘fair is foul and foul is fair’ an example of?
‘Fair is Foul and Foul is Fair’ is an example of juxtaposition
What does the quote “Fair is Foul and Foul is Fair” mean?`
The quote “Fair is foul and Foul is fair” means that not everything is how it seems, and that looks can be deceiving. This can be seen in the play as Macbeth is seen as a loyal soldier, but who actually betrays and murders King Duncan
Who is said to be ‘brave’?
Macbeth is called “Brave Macbeth” in Scene 2 of Act 1
What is the meaning of the quote “Brave Macbeth”
“Brave Macbeth shows Macbeth as being a loyal, strong soldier who protects people on this battlefield. This is used to make his downfall more obvious
Complete the quote - “Stars hide your fires; let __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __” - and what does this quote mean?
“Stars hide your fires; Let not light see my dark and deep desires’. This quote identifies the contrast between dark and light (right and wrong), which references Macbeth’s ‘desires’ to become king.
Who says ‘Unsex me Here’
Lady Macbeth says ‘Unsex me Here’
Why does Lady Macbeth say ‘Unsex me here’?
Lady Macbeth says ‘Unsex me here’ as she wants to strip her femininity as she believes that Macbeth may not be able to kill Duncan and she is willing to commit the deed herself.
What does the prefix ‘un’ in ‘unsex me here’ represent?
The prefix ‘un’ in ‘unsex me here’ is commonly used throughout the play to show that many of the characters wish to undo their actions of which they regret
Complete the quote ‘When thou durst do it, __ __ __ __ __’ Who says this, and why?
‘When thou durst do it, then you are a man’ This is said by Lady Macbeth as a way to manipulate Macbeth into killing King Duncan as he is not a man if he does not do it
Complete the quotes “I have no spur, to prick the sides of my intent, __ __ __ __ __ __ __” What does this quote mean?
“I have no spur, to prick the sides of my intent, only my vaulting ambition which o’erleaps itself”. The extended metaphor is used to show how Macbeth’s ambition is a wild horse, and ‘vaulting’ shows that his ambition can take him to uncontrollable and unknown positions.
Lady Macbeth says “That I may put spirits into thine ear and chastise _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _” In act 1 scene 5.
Lady Macbeth says “That I may put spirits into thine ear and chastise with the valour of my tongue and impede thee from the golden round” In act 1 scene 5
