macbeth: macbeth and masculinity. Flashcards

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where was macbeth thane of before and where is he made thane at start of play?

A

Glamis, thane of Cawdor.

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why type of soldier is macbeth?

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valiant, strong, leader, brave….

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which of duncans sons will inherit the throne one day?

A

malcom.

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how does macbeth kill duncan?

A

stab him whilst he is asleep.

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why does macbeth have banquo killed?

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witches prophecy- his sons will become king, macbeth he knows to much.

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what does macbeth see which causes disruption at the fest he holds?

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ghost/ vision of banquo.

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what 2 prophecies do the witches give macbeth which gave him the confidence to go into battle?

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no man born of woman can kill him.
safe until Burnham wood comes to Dunsinane.

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who does macduff go to visit and where?

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malcom. england?

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why does macduff go to see malcom?

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to bring him back to be king of scotland and get rid of macbeth.

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what happens to macduffs family when he goes to england?

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murdered by hit men.

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how does lady macbeth die?

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suicide.

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who becomes king at the end of the play?

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malcom.

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what are 5 words which describe macbeth?

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brave, cowardly/ determined, vulnerable, safe/ cocky, sad/ doomed.

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what are 5 words which describe lady macbeth?

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determined, malicious/ manipulative, worried, overwhelmed, guilty.

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what are 3 words to describe banquo?

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nobel, modest, suspicious.

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who was the monarch during the jacobean times?

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james 1st.

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when was the play written, based?

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jacobean era, 11th century scotland.

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what were the typical characteristics of a man?

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religious, loyal to monarchy, soldier, decision maker, rued the family, responsible for wife and family, emotionless.