March 2022 Mocks Macbeth + Banquo Flashcards
Finish the quote - “Macbeth demands of the witches in act 1 scene 3, ‘Speak __ __ __ __ __ __ ?’”
“Speak, if you can, what are you?” - Macbeth, Act 1 Scene 3
What does the quote “Speak if you can what are you?” Imply about Macbeth?
The imperative verb ‘speak’ and the use of the interrogative ‘?’ shows the he is attempting to take control of and command the witches. This makes him appear as arrogant and naive in his assumption that he will be able to take control of the spiritual forces, emphasising his hubristic nature
How does the quote “Speak if you can what are you?” compare Macbeth’s reaction to Banquo’s reaction?
“Speak if you can what are you” shows how Macbeth does not react to the witches with as much disgusts and intimidation as Banquo, he is more curious about them and wants to communicate implying that he is more aligned with the malevolence associated with the supernatural forces
Complete the quote from Banquo in Act 1 Scene 3 - “You should be women and yet __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ “
“You should be women and yet your beards forbid me to interpret you as so” - Banquo act 1 scene 3
What does the noun “beards” in the quote “You should be women and yet your beards forbid me to interpret you so” imply?
The noun “beards” implies that Banquo is aware of the witch’s unnatural and unusual appearance, his reaction of being intimidated is expected of the jacobean audience.
Complete the quotes “How now you __ __ __ __ hags” (Macbeth, Act 4 scene 1)
In act 4 scene 1, Macbeth says “How now you secret, black and midnight hags”
What do the adjectives ‘secret, black and midnight’ reveal in the quote “How now you secret black and midnight hags”?
The adjectives of ‘secret, black and midnight’ is ironic because Macbeth is also duplicitous and malevolent as he accuses the witches of being - by the end of the play Macbeth’s intrigue with the supernatural has turned to an obsession and he is now desperate to hold onto his power and therefore wants the witches to prophecise the future (he is has become reliant on them)
What does the contrasting quotes of “Dreamt last night of the three weird sisters” as said by Banquo, and “I think not of them” as said by Macbeth in act 2 scene 1, imply?
The adjective “weird” emphasises Banquo’s view that the witches are an unsettling force - he is being honest with Macbeth which makes his loyalty and good nature evident. On the other hand, Macbeth’s lie “I think not of them” demonstrates the antithetical nature of their relationship - Macbeth is being dishonest and duplicitious
What is meant by hubris?
Hubris is excessive pride
What is a paradox?
A paradox is opposite ideas near each other
