supernatural

Question 1

how does macbeth link to the supernatural

Answer 1

he hears voices and is haunted by his friend banquo, who he had killed

Question 2

how does lady macbeth link to the supernatural

Answer 2

she calls upon spirits to aid her with what she wants, (power, not to be the stereotypical woman of that time)

Question 3

lady macbeths quote that links to supernatural

Answer 3

“Come, you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts”

Question 4

what supernatural beings are involved in the play

Answer 4

3 witches (3 weird sisters)
banquo’s ghost

Question 5

how is the theme of supernatural presented in the play macbeth

Answer 5

-wicked thoughts and actions
-the activities of the Witches
-the disruption of nature

Question 6

how does shakespeare show wicked thoughts and actions

Answer 6

The Witches’ predictions encourage Macbeth to think wicked thoughts and carry out evil deeds.

Macbeth is also guilty of lying,

Question 7

how does shakespeare show the activities of the witches

Answer 7

predicting the future, controlling the weather and casting evil spells,

they also discuss the wicked acts they carry out against ordinary men and women

Question 8

how does shakespeare show the disruption of nature

Answer 8

The opening of the play takes place in the middle of a thunderstorm

on the night of Duncan’s murder many highly unnatural occurrences are reported in Act 2 Scene 4.

Question 9

quote for supernatural

Answer 9

Present fears / Are less than horrible imaginings.

The wicked thoughts he has are almost worse than the actual deeds