Macbeth Review Flashcards
What type of play is “Macbeth”
Tragedy
Why did Shakespeare choose to use witches instead of devils
Witches represented evil in that time; they had power
What three prophecies do the witches give to Macbeth and Banquo in act one
1) Banquo’s lineage will become kings
2) Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor
3) Macbeth will become king
What request by Lady Macbeth of the spirits goes unanswered
Guilt/remorse
Macbeth’s soliloquy at the start of act two is prompted by what
A hallucination of a floating dagger
In Shakespeare’s plays, sleep is used as a symbol of what
Peace
What is the primary function of the porter in act two
Comic relief
Who has served as a foil character to MacBeth up to act three of the play
Banquo
Macbeth’s actions disrupt what three elements/institutions
Nature
Society
Family
What purpose does the old man serve at the end of act two
Impartial observer
How does nature respond to King Duncan’s murder
1) unusually dark night (Eclipse)
2) horses ate each other
3) owl’s cry
4) owl ate falcon
What motives does Macbeth have for wanting Banquo dead
1) his sons would be kings
2) his attitude/wisdom/temper
3) royal nature
Macbeth says his mind is full of what symbol of treachery
Scorpions
What is the turning point of the play
Fleance escapes
How many times in the play does Macbeth see Banquo’s ghost
2