The wiches Flashcards

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What do the witches in Macbeth symbolize?

A

symbolize fate and darker aspects of human nature.

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‘Double,Double____ and____’?

A

toil

truble

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What do the witches’ prophecies symbolize

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the temptation of power and ambition.

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The witches’ prediction that Macbeth will become king symbolizes his ______

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ambition and desire for power.

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What role do the witches play in Macbeth’s downfall

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They spark his ambition and set him on a path of destruction

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The witches’ chant is an example of ______

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foreshadowing.

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What do the witches appearances show

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the supernatural and the unknown.

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Who is the first character to meet the witches?

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A) Macbeth.

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The witches’ prophecies lead to Macbeth’s ______

A

hubris downfall.

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10
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who are the ‘weird sisters’

A

the three witches

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True or False: The witches represent the theme of unchecked ambition.

A

True.

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What dose the witches cauldron symbolise

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chaos and the brewing of evil plans.

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What is the ultimate consequence of the witches’ influence on Macbeth?

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His moral decline and tragic end.

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‘All hail,______, that shalt be king_______!’

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Mcbeth

hereafter

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