Macbeth Supernatural And Religion Quotes

Question 1

What quote uses pathetic fallacy to set an unsettling portrayal of the witches?

Answer 1

“in thunder, lightning or in rain”
-1st Witch
Act 1 Scene 1

Question 2

What does Hecate say to present herself as a menacing, evil goddess?

Answer 2

“the mistress of your charms,
The close contriver of all harms”
-Hecate
Act 3 Scene 5

Question 3

What quote uses the reoccurring theme of darkness to symbolise how the supernatural has taken over Macbeth’s character?

Answer 3

“let not light see my black and deep desires.”
-Macbeth
Act 1 Scene 4

Question 4

What quote uses triples to convey life without the supernatural as calm and orderly? (Contrasts with Act 1 Scene 1).

Answer 4

“We will perform in measure, time and place”
-Malcom
Act 5 Scene 8

Question 5

What quote alludes to angels as powerful restrainers of curses?

Answer 5

“Merciful powers, restrain in me the cursed thoughts”
-Banquo
Act 2 Scene 1

Question 6

What does the Doctor plead for God to do in Act 5 Scene 1?

Answer 6

“God, God forgive us all!”