Macbeth - Quotes for SuperNatural Flashcards
What is the first supernatural element introduced in Macbeth?
The three witches.
What is meant by “fair is foul and foul is fair”
Good becoming Evil and Evil becoming Good
What do the witches prophesy for Macbeth?
That he will become Thane of Cawdor and King of Scotland.
What is the significance of the witches’ chant ‘Double, double toil and trouble’?
It symbolizes chaos and the supernatural influence in the play.
Why does Lady Macbeth summon dark Spirits in her soliloquy
she summons dark spirit to give her the Evil she needs to kill Duncan without any feeling of sorrow
Macbeth’s hallucinations are a result of what?
His guilt and ambition
What is the supernatural vision Macbeth sees before killing Duncan?
A floating dagger.
Why does Macbeth see a floating dagger?
because of his ambition for violence and his ambition to become king
What role does the supernatural play in Macbeth’s descent into madness?
It exacerbates his guilt and paranoia.
What does Macbeth mean by “out brief candle”
the candle is a representation of life, how fragile and little lasting it is
What do the ghosts represent in Macbeth?
They represent Macbeths fate and the consequences of his actions
True or False: The supernatural elements in Macbeth are only present in the first act.
False.
What is significant about this quote? All hail, “Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter”
It makes Macbeth Acknowledge his potential kingship and triggers a series of murders to attain kingship and retain kingship
What does Lady Macbeth mean by ‘unsex me here’?
She wants to rid herself of femininity and become a man to have the strength to murder (Context about masculinity)
The super Natural element of Banquos ghost haunts Macbeth, why?
Banquo ghost haunts macbeth because Macbeth feels guilty and fearful
What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says this quote?
“The raven himself is hoarse that croaks the fatal entrance of Duncan.”
Lady Macbeth means is that the time to kill King Duncan and for Macbeth to seize the throne is now, and his doom must and will come soon
What is the significance of sleep in relation to the supernatural in Macbeth?
It represents innocence and peace, which Macbeth disrupts.
the witches prophecies aren’t straight forward and clear.
How does this affect the rest of the play?
The witches took advantage of Macbeth’s ambition and his weakness to guide his actions
“Something wicked this way comes.”
implies that Macbeth is even more despicable and deceitful than the witches
What does Macbeth’s reaction to the witches’ prophecies reveal about his character?
His ambition and willingness to believe in the supernatural.
Multiple Choice: Who is the character that represents the supernatural and fate against Macbeth?
Macduff.
What does the phrase ‘the milk for gall’ signify in Lady Macbeth’s speech?
Her desire to replace nurturing qualities with cruelty.
True or False: The supernatural elements are solely used for entertainment in the play.
False.
Fill in the blank: ‘When the hurlyburly’s done, when the battle’s lost and _____.’
won.
