Macbeth
What title was he given by Duncan?
Thane of Cawdor
How is she a stereotypical woman?
Supports her husband
Who is made heir to Duncan's throne?
Duncan's son, Malcom
Fair is foul and foul is fair
The witches
What was The Gunpowder Plot?
A plan to blow up the Houses of parliament
What are words Duncan uses to describe Macbeth?
Valiant, worthy, brave, noble
What does she mean when she asks spirits to 'unsex her'?
Remove her femininity and make her more masculine
What prophecy do the witches give Banquo?
That his children will be King
If chance will have me king, why chance my crown me
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What was the Divine Right of Kings?
The belief Kings were chosen by God
What was his title before Thane of Cawdor?
Thane of Glamis
How does she taunt Macbeth into committing the crime?
Says he is not a man
Who did Macbeth defeat in battle at the beginning of the play?
Macdonald, the King of Norway
Cannot be ill, cannot be good
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Who was King when the play was written?
James 1st
How is the theme of ambition presented through Macbeth?
his desire to become King leads to his downfall.
What gruesome act does LM say she would do if she promised Macbeth?
Kill a baby
What do the witches talk about before they give their prophecy to Macbeth?
Revenge on a sailor because his wife wouldn't share chestnuts.
Duncan
What was a belief about the supernatural?
Witches existed, witch trials were carried out a lot. Witches killed children and pigs.
How is the theme of appearance presented through Macbeth?
In the quote 'stars hide your fires, let them not se my dark and deep desires'
How is the theme of duality presented through Lady Macbeth?
How she behaves towards Duncan. Also how she tries to become more masculine than feminine.
How do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plan on killing Duncan?
Stabbing him when he is asleep and blaming the murder on the drunk guards.
False face must hide what the false heart doth know
Lady Macbeth
What biblical reference does the serpent have?
Reference to the story of Adam and Eve and how the serpent tricked Eve to eating the forbidden fruit.