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What does downfall mean?
Cause of destruction; losing power
What does failing mean?
Fault or weakness
What does fateful mean?
Having important effects on the future
What does momentum mean?
Forward movement
What does opposing mean?
On different sides of an issue or conflict
What does the Latin root -turb- mean?
Confusion or disorder
What does the word turbulence mean?
Sudden or violent movement
What does the word turbid mean?
Cloudy and thick
Who was the man that Macbeth must fear because he was not “born of a woman”?
Macduff
What did “not born of a woman” actually mean?
He was born via c-section.
How did the witch’s prophecy of the Birnum Wood come to fruition?
The British army cut the trees down and used them was coverage.
What was the theme of our unit?
The direct relationship between the past and future
What is a major theme in Macbeth?
Guilt vs conscience
What odd behavior did Lady Macbeth present in the end of the play?
Sleep walking and talking
What was a major influence on Shakespeare’s writings?
Religion
How are the witches described?
Old and ugly
How did Banquo die?
Macbeth hired men to kill him and his son.
Why do actors refuse to even say the word Macbeth?
Bad things tend to happen
Why was Lady Macduff so upset with Macduff?
She believed he just left her and their child.
Is Macbeth considered a comedy or a tragedy?
Tragedy
Where is Macbeth set?
Scotland
Who were King Duncan’s sons?
Malcolm and Donalbain
Who does Macbeth see at his dinner that scares him?
Banquo’s ghost
How does Macbeth’s plan for Banquo go wrong?
His son escapes
Who becomes king after Macbeth is overthrown?
Malcolm