Terminology

Question 1

Binary

Answer 1

The use of binary opposition in literature isa system that authors use to explore differences between groups of individuals, such as cultural, class, or gender differences. Authors may explore the gray area between the two groups and what can result from those perceived differences.

Banquo and Macbeth
Macbeth and Duncan
Macduff and Macbeth
Lady Macduff and Lady Macbeth

Question 2

Foil

Answer 2

a character who is presented as a contrast to a second character so as to point to or show to advantage some aspect of the second character

Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
Macbeth and the witches
Macduff and Lady Macduff

Question 3

Pathetic Fallacy

Answer 3

the attribution of human feelings and responses to inanimate things or animals, especially in art and literature

nature turns to chaos in order to express the state of ongoing affairs.

Question 4

Paradox

Answer 4

a device used to force the reader to consider a statement or idea more deeply or critically than at face value. It is a statement or idea that seems illogical, but upon further analysis, does make sense

The witches are saying that what is fair to man is foul to the witches, but what men may see as foul, the witches see as fair. Put simply, the witches are seen as evil, but they see themselves as good. This paradox also tells the audience that appearances can be deceiving, a main theme in the play

Question 5

Motif

Answer 5

A repeated pattern—an image, sound, word, or symbol that comes back again and again within a particular story.

Question 6

Hubris

Answer 6

excessive pride or self-confidence - the positive trait of a character

Question 7

Hermatia

Answer 7

deep insecurty - the negative trait of a character