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Semester 1 Exam (Macbeth) Flashcards

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What is the connection between nature and the human world (often mirroring a character’s psychological state in natural objects or weather) called?

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pathetic fallacy

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What is the mood of the story created through details of setting?

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atmosphere

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“Fair is foul, and foul is fair” introduces what theme in the play?

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line between good and evil can be blurred; appearances can be deceiving

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What is a word/object/idea that repeats throughout a work?

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motif

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What motif is already appearing in Act 1, scene ii?

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bloody

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What news does the captain report in Act I, scene ii?

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Macbeth was the hero of the war; the Thane of Cawdor and Macdonwald are traitors

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What will happen to the Thane of Cawdor in Act I, scene ii? Who will replace him?

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He will be executed; Macbeth

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What is the connection between James I and witches?

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He believed a witch cursed him and caused his honeymoon ship to sink; executed hundreds of “witches” from Scotland

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What are the three predictions made by the witches in Act I, scene iii?

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  1. Macbeth will become the Thane of Cawdor
  2. Macbeth will become king
  3. Banquo will never be king, but he will have heirs to the throne
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What are two options Macbeth has when it comes to making himself king?

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He could murder the king or fate will make him king

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Who is the heir to the throne (after Duncan)?

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Malcolm

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What do these lines tell us about Duncan?

“There’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face/ He was a gentleman on whom I built and absolute trust”

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He has a flaw- he is too trusting and doesn’t trust the right people (bad judge of character)

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What can be inferred by about Lady Macbeth based on her soliloquy in Act I, scene iv?

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strong; ambitious; unusual woman for her ear with an unusual marriage

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In Act II, what do we learn about Banquo’s view on honor?

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He doesn’t want to give up his moral honor in order to gain materialistic honor

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What is Macbeth’s vision in Act II, scene I?

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He sees a dagger that begins to drip with blood

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Which characters woke up during the murder of Duncan?

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Malcolm and Donalbain

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What did Macbeth do that worries his wife, and shows he was not thinking clearly (after the murder)?

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Macbeth still had the murder weapon

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Compare and contrast how Macbeth and Lady Macbeth react to the blood on their hands

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Macbeth could not handle the guilt of what he had done and he knows he will always wear the sin of killing someone; Lady Macbeth doesn’t;’t think it is a moral problem and she believes the event can be washed of her hands with nothing more than water

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What is the role of the porter in Act II, scene iii?

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comic relief

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What is the relevance of Lennox/s description of the events in nature that night? (Act II, scene iii)

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Lennox’s description is pathetic fallacy

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What did Macbeth do that went against the original murder plan?

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Macbeth said in front of everyone that he killed the king

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Why does Lady Macbeth faint (or pretend to faint)? (Act II, scene iii)

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She faints to show how “shocked” she was at the news; she was trying to hid the truth

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What is the biggest concern for Malcolm and Donalbain in Act II, scene iii?

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They could be in danger because one of them is the next heir. They can’t fall apart and they decide to separate and sneak away.

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How are the horses Ross describes a metaphor for Macbeth in Act II, scene iv?

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The noble horses have broken out of their natural habit, and killed one of their own kind just like Macbeth

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What do we learn at the end of Act II, scene iv?

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They ran away and everyone is convince that they are guilty of bribing the grooms to kill their father

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What do we learn about Macbeth at the end of Act II, scene iv?

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He has been chosen to be the next king.

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Why did Shakespeare change the character of Banquo from the historical version?

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Shakespeare did this to appeal to King James. This made James seem like a “saintly” descendant to Banquo

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Why is young Fleance also a threat to Macbeth?

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b/c Macbeth does not want to lose his crown, which he sold his soul to the devil in order to gain, just to lose his crown to Banquo’s family like the prophecy state; Fleance’s death would be the end of Banquo’s family line

29
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How have Macbeth and Lady Macbeth changed during Act III, scene I?

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Macbeth ahs became colder and sees murder as something that needs to be done. Lady Macbeth says the murder was a bad idea, but Macbeth does not second guess his decision. Macbeth no longer sees Lady Macbeth as an equal. He did not tell her about his plan until everything was all planned ourt and set in stone

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What does the appearance of the Banquo’s ghost symbolize?

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The internal guilt Macbeth feels after the murders

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Why is the appearance of Banquo’s ghost in Act IV scene ii a fitting climax for the play?

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b/c after this scene everyone can find out everything and Macbeth’s downfall will begin from this point

32
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What conclusion does Macbeth draw about Macduff and why? (Act III, scene iv)

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Macduff is a major problem because he realized that Macduff has refused him twice and has refused to acknowledge his rule. Macduff is Macbeth’s new threat.

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Why does Macbeth seek out the witches in Act III, scene v?q

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in order to learn more about the prophecies

34
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What is Lennox/s current opinion of Macbeth, and what does he believe about Duncan’s sons?

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Lennox has figured out that Macbeth was behind the murders and he believes Duncan’s sons are innocent. He believes Duncan’s sons are innocent and he sees Macbeth as a tyrant.

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What is Macduff planning? (Act III, scene vi)

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Macduff is planning to head and make an alliance with Malcolm in order to fight Macbeth.

36
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What are the witches doing at the start of Act IV scene I? How is it symbolic?

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The witches are making a potion in a cauldron =,=. This is symbolic that they are causing trouble and it shows the prejudice of witches during era

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What is the witches 1st apparition, and what is its message?

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an armored head which warns Macbeth to beware of Macduff.

38
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What is the 2nd apparition?

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A bloody baby; it tells Macbeth things will be bad, but no one born of a woman will hurt/kill him

39
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What is the 3rd apparition and what is its message?

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a child wearing a crown with a tree in his hands. The message o this is that Macbeth won’t be conquered until Birnam Wood marches to Dunsinae.

40
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What do the witches show Macbeth when he asks if Banquo’s line will be still be kings?

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eight kings and the last one is holding a mirror; his line will continue forever

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What has Lady Macduff upset at the start of Act IV scene ii?

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Lady Macduff is upset her husband left without informing her of his plans.

42
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What is the use of bird imagery in Macbeth?

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The sons is helpless and innocent and the innocent bird doesn’t even know it is already in a trap.

43
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What three faults/sins does Malcolm admit to in Act IV scene iii?

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lust, greed, and lack of morals

44
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Why did Malcolm make a confession of his three sins to Macduff? What does this tell us about Malcolm?

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Malcolm made that confession to see if Macduff is truly on his side. He wants to make sure Macduff is not working with Macbeth or just to gain power. This tells us that Malcom is smart and will not trust anyone. He wants to make sure that he only puts his trust in the people who are on his side.

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What is symbolic about Lady Macbeth’s sleepwalking?

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b/c it shows her guilt and inward troubles b/c of what she has done

46
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How does Lady Macbeth’s “Oct, Damned Spot” speech contrast her earlier viewpoint? How is this symbolic?

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Lady Macbeth is now truly haunted by the murder; whereas, before she was sure that she would have no problem with the guilt of Duncan’s murder.

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What is Malcolm’s’ strategy for approaching the castle and what prophecy does it reflect?

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Every soldier is going to cut down a tree and hold it in front of them; therefore, it will not give Macbeth the advantage. This reflects the 1st prophecy which talks about Birnam Wood marching on Dunsinae.

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How does Macbeth react to the death of the queen?

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He had a semi-cold reaction. Instead of being upset, he states she should have picked a better day; He doesn’t have the ability to stop and grieve for his wife b/c he has to be in the mindset to defend his castle

49
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Who’s is the character of Young Siward symbolic?

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He is symbolic of the sacrifice England made to help rescue Scotland from a tyrant

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What does Macbeth learn about Macduff in Act V, scene viii, and how does it reflect the prophecy

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Macbeth learns that Macduff’s mother died before he was born and he was cut of out his mother’s dead body. This reflects the prophecy that Macbeth will be killed by someone not born of a woman b/c he never went through the birthing process.

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In what two ways does the death of Macbeth echo the deaths of Cawdor and Macdonwald in Act I?

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Just like Macdonwald, Macbeth was found guilty of treason and beheaded and just like Cawdor, he died with more bravery and honor than he had in his lifetime.

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How does Malcolm show he will be a good king?

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he is going to mourn in honor of all those fallen, he promises to spread his wealth among the trusted thanes and he is going to offer for those exiled to return to Scotland.

53
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What are the two types of writing that drama consists of?

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dialogue and stage directions

54
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What is any line spoken by actors?

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dialogue

55
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What is a long speech expressing private thoughts, delivered by a character who is alone onstage?

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soliloquy

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What is a long speech delivered by one character to another or to a group of characters?

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monologue

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What is a private remark to one character or to the audience that breaks convention b/c it is understood not to be heard by other characters onstage?

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aside

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What is a single character or a group of characters whose words may connect scenes or convey the collective thoughts or feelings of the community?

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chorus

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What are instructions about the setting, costumes, lighting, scenery, and props used onstage?

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stage directions

60
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What is a drama that ends with the downfall or death of the protagonist or main character?

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tragedy

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Who is an outstanding person of high rank (the main character in ancient Greek and Shakespearean tragedys)?

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tragic hero

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What is a part of the hero’s character that leads him to make a fatal mistake?

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tragic flaw

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What are humorous scene or characters used to relieve tension?

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comic relief

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