macbeth structure Flashcards
1
Q
why are the witches introduced at the beginning?
A
to show the audiences that supernatural powers are at work
2
Q
Macbeth is a tragedy with a certain structure of?
A
the first half builds up until Duncan’s murder - while the second half deals with the consequences
3
Q
what does Shakespeare foreshadow from the beginning?
A
the the witches have something in store from the beginning
4
Q
how does Shakespeare create suspense?
A
cliff hangers
5
Q
what are the 3 different types of imagery Shakespeare uses?
A
similes, metaphors and personification
6
Q
what does light and dark symbolise?
A
good and evil
