Guess the Act
In which act was this line stated in?
"Fair is foul and foul is fair Hover through the fog and filthy air"
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Act 1
Scene 1
I fought feelings of ambition and guilt throughout the story. I was given prophecies by three witches, resulting in murderous actions and being crowned king and thane of Cawdor. Who am I?
Macbeth
A literary device used in plays when a character speaks to themselves for the audience to hear, therefore the audience knows of the characters unspoken thoughts, feelings, and reflections
Soliloquy
What is the MAIN theme of Macbeth?
+100 points for any other themes besides the main one
Ambition
Loyalty, Violence, Good v. Evil, Manhood
What time and setting does the book Macbeth take place in?
Extra 200 pts. of you get the exact year it's said that Shakespeare wrote the play
11th Century Scotland
Shakespeare wrote the play in 1606
In which act does Macbeth state this?
"I'm going now. The murder is as good as done. The bell is telling me to do it. Don't listen to the bell, Duncan, because it summons you to heaven or to hell."
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Act 2
Scene 1
I am an ambitious woman who wants power and position within the kingdom. At the beginning of the play, I highly encouraged my spouse to commit terrible sins and murderous actions causing my spouse's ambitious side to be revealed. Once bloodshed occurs, however, I begin to let out feelings of guilt and insanity, even more than that of my husband's. Who am I?
Lady Macbeth
A literary term that refers to excessive pride.
Ex. Macbeth shows this term through his major belief and following of the prophecies
Hubris
What does Macbeth do when he hears Macduff has fled to England?
Macbeth sends his murderers to take over Macduff's castle and kill his wife and children
Who did Shakespeare write this play for?
(Must be Exact Name to Get Full Points)
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King James l
In which act does Macbeth state this?
"She should have died hereafter. There would have been a time for such a word. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. creeps in this petty pace from day to day"
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Act 5
Scene 5
We are mysterious supernatural beings who use demonic charms to show King Macbeth's prophecies of the future. Who are we?
The Three Witches
A Greek term that refers to a terrible mistake brought on by a character's flaw.
Ex. Macbeth's was his ambition
Hamartia
Whom does Macbeth defeat in the opening of the play?
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The armies of Norway and Ireland
*Shakespear History*
Where is the globe theater located?
Must get city right.
London England
In which act does Lady Macbeth state this?
"Sit, worthy friends. My lord often thus And hath been from youth. Pray you, keep seat. The fit is momentary; upon a thought, he will again be well."
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Act 3
Scene 4
I am the true enemy of Macbeth and through that, I lead an army of men to invade Scottland. Macduff sought me out for help in England after I fled my homeland like a coward instead of stepping up and becoming king. Who am I?
Macduff
When a character experiences strong emotions it leads to a feeling of relief and emotional purification
Ex. When Macbeth becomes king he went through this
Catharsis
What were the three prophecies given by the witches?
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Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor
Macbeth will be King
Banquo's descendants will be future kings after Macbeth's rule
What two wars were happening during the opening of Macbeth?
200 points for each war
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Scottish v. Norwegian War
Scotland Civil War
In which act does Macbeth state this?
"I conjure you by that which you profess-howe'er you come to know it- answer me. Though you untie the winds and let them fight Against the churches, though they yeasty waves Confound and swallow navigation up, Though bladed corn be lodged and trees blown down, to what I ask you"
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Act 4
Scene 1
I am the survivor of a murder sent by King Macbeth. I will always be on the run from Macbeth because the prophecy states that I, the son of Banquo, am the next destined king of Scotland. Who am I?
Fleance
When actions or events have the opposite result from what is expected or what is intended.
Ex. How Macbeth's plan failed
Situational Irony
What was important about Young Siward in 5.7.?
Through Young Siward's death and interaction with Macbeth in the play, we were able to see how far Macbeth has fallen and how arrogant he has become due to how easily he was able to kill Young Siward. He was able to kill someone so young and easy due to his belief that he was invincible
*Shakespear History*
Where is it believed that William Shakespeare was born?
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Stratford-Upon-Avon United Kingdom