Macbeth quotes Flashcards
What does Macbeth mean when he says, ‘Is this a dagger which I see before me?’
He is contemplating the murder of King Duncan and questioning his own sanity.
Fill in the blank: ‘Out, out, brief ______.’
candles
True or False: Lady Macbeth calls upon spirits to ‘unsex’ her.
True
What is the significance of the quote, ‘Fair is foul, and foul is fair’?
It highlights the theme of appearance versus reality.
Who says, ‘Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t’?
Lady Macbeth
What does Macbeth mean by, ‘I am in blood, steeped in so far’?
He feels trapped in his violent actions and unable to turn back.
Multiple Choice: Who first mentions the witches? A) Macbeth B) Banquo C) Lady Macbeth
B) Banquo
In which act does Macbeth say, ‘Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow’?
Act 5
What does the quote ‘All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!’ foreshadow?
Macbeth’s rise to power and the prophecy of his kingship.
True or False: Macbeth kills Banquo out of jealousy.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘I have no ______ to prick the sides of my intent.’
spur
What does Lady Macbeth mean by, ‘What’s done is done’?
She believes they cannot change their actions and must move forward.
Who says, ‘The lady doth protest too much, methinks’?
Gertrude
What is the effect of Macbeth’s quote, ‘I am a man of constant sorrow’?
It reflects his inner turmoil and guilt.
Multiple Choice: What does Macbeth see at the banquet that disturbs him? A) A ghost B) A dagger C) The witches
A) A ghost
What is the meaning of the quote, ‘When you durst do it, then you were a man’?
Lady Macbeth challenges Macbeth’s manhood to spur him into action.
True or False: The character of Macbeth is initially portrayed as a coward.
False
Fill in the blank: ‘The sleep of death is what I ______.’
desire
What does the quote ‘Out, out, brief candle!’ symbolize?
The fleeting nature of life and ambition.
Who is referred to as ‘the bloody child’ in the prophecies?
Macduff
What does Macbeth’s quote, ‘I bear a charmed life’ imply about his character?
He believes he is invincible due to the witches’ prophecies.
Multiple Choice: What is Lady Macbeth’s ultimate fate? A) She becomes queen B) She dies by suicide C) She escapes to France
B) She dies by suicide
What does Macbeth mean by ‘Life’s but a walking shadow’?
He views life as meaningless and transient.
True or False: The witches’ prophecies lead Macbeth to his downfall.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘There’s husbandry in heaven; Their candles are all ______.’
out
What does the quote ‘The time has been that, when the brains were out, the man would die’ suggest about Macbeth’s mindset?
He believes that death should be final and irreversible.
