Setting

Question 1

Act 3 scene 2 - “the breath of worldly men cannot depose…”

Answer 1

The deputy elected by the lord” - ironic as moment his hubris is high leading to his downfall

Question 2

“Not all the water in the rough rude…”

Answer 2

Sea will wash the balm off an anointed king” - hubris - downfall

Question 3

“For gods sake let us sit on the ground and…”

Answer 3

Tell sad stories on the death of kings” - inactive king, turning point of play, moment he also becomes aware of his own fate - tragic downfall - heightens loss

Question 4

Act 4 scene 1 - “was this the face that every day under his household roof did keep…”

Answer 4

Ten thousand men…how soon my sorrow hath destroyed my face” - tragic loss and suffering - realisation of downfall

Question 5

Act 4 scene 1 - Carlisle prophecies downfall of England “blood of English…”

Answer 5

“All pomp and majesty i do foreswear” - what England will loose

Question 6

Act 4 scene 1 - “with mine own hands i…”

Answer 6

Give away my crown” - poetic language - loss of rightful king