Things to Know (Themes) Flashcards
What quote is a paradox?
‘Fair is foul, foul is fair’ - said by the witches, shows how they talk in chant like ways. Also very similar to the first words Macbeth talks immediately linking the two.
What did Shakespeare want to put across when he made the play?
He wanted to show noblemen of the new King James what would happen if they tried to overthrow him.
What are the witches?
They are agents of chaos and evil.
What were King James’ opinions on the Supernatural?
He believed in the supernatural and wrote a book the ‘Daemonologie’ on it, he showed interest in it but feared it.
What were King James’ opinions on the Supernatural?
He believed in the supernatural and wrote a book the ‘Daemonologie’ on it, he showed interest in it but feared it.
Why was Lady Macbeth considered the 4th witch?
Because she was very ambitious, she goes against the norm of how females are meant to behave in the Jacobian era. She also asked for masculinity from the supernatural.
Who does Lady Macbeth contrast?
Lady Macduff, the perfect Jacobean Wife and woman. Femininity vs Masculinity. Lady Macduff shows all the flaws and mistakes of Lady Macbeths character.
What hallucinations are in the play?
Macbeth hallucinating the dagger, and Banquos ghost. Lady Macbeth hallucinating the spots of blood on her hands.
What is the difference between Duncan and Macbeths reign?
Duncan:
Rightful King by natural order, his hamartia is that he is too trustworthy. He is loyal to his men. Liked by many.
Macbeth:
Wrongfully on the throne, evil, not liked by anyone, driven by his ambition to kill the King.
How did Lady Macbeth and Macbeth go against fate?
They go against the natural Chain of Being by taking the throne when that is not their natural place in the world.
How does Macbeth use appearance to hide his true nature?
He uses his kind appearance to go against and kill people like Banquo and Duncan.
How is appearance seen as something untrustworthy?
Duncan trusts appearance too much and gets fought against multiple times because of this.
How does Lady Macbeth use her masculinity to obtain power for herself?
She manipulates her husband by using his masculinity against him to obtain power as Queen.
How does Lady Macbeth view femininity?
She views it as her weakness and as something that holds her back, contrasts her views on being masculine.
How does Lady Macbeth view Masculinity?
She sees it as something that enables her to achieve power and something that makes her brave.
