Macbeth Key Quotes Flashcards

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1
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“Fair is foul, and foul is fair.” What technique is this?

A

Symbolism.

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2
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“Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t.” What act is this?

A

Act 1.

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3
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“Is this a dagger which I see before me… Finish this quote.

A

The handle toward my hand?”

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4
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In what scene does Macbeth kill Duncan in?

A

Act 2 Scene 1.

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5
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In what act and scene does Macbeth die?

A

Act 5 Scene 8.

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6
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Why does Lady Macbeth kill her self?

A

She went crazy and paranoid.

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7
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Why is the number 3 recurring throughout the play?

A

The number 3 was the holy trinity.

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8
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In what year as Macbeth written?

A

1606

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9
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Why does Macbeth want to kill Banquo.

A

He fear that he has a suspicion about the murder.

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10
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“When the battle’s lost and won.” Who says this quote?

A

The witches.

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11
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What was Banqou’s son called?

A

Fleonce.

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12
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Who killed Macbeth?

A

Macduff.

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13
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What is Macbeth’s fatal flaw?

A

Greed.

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14
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Why does Macbeth kill Duncan?

A

He want to become king.

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15
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Who is the man in the relationship between the Macbeth?

A

Lady Macbeth.

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16
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What scene and act does Lady Macbeth kill herself?

A

Act 5 Scene 5.

17
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What number is frequent throughout the play?

A

3.

18
Q

What is Macbeth like at the start of the play?

A

He is a hero at the start of the play.

19
Q

What is Macbeth like at the end of the play?

A

A the end of the play Macbeth is hated and he is a terrible king.

20
Q

How did the Macbeths relationship change throughout the play?

A

At the start lady Macbeth was in charge but closer to the end Macbeth looks more in power.