Macbeth
What is dramatic irony?
When the audience knows something the characters don't.
"dash'd the brains out"
"______ is ______, _______ is _______"
"Fair is foul, foul is fair"
What name is given to small sausages wrapped in bacon, a staple at a British Christmas dinner?
Pigs in blankets
What year did I join Rushcliffe?
2023
What is a hamartia? What is Macbeth's hamartia?
A fatal flaw. Ambition
What is the name of the hierarchy of living things?
The Great Chain of Being
"Stars, ______ your _____, let not light see my _____ and _______ ________"
"Stars, hide your fires, let not light see my black and deep desires"
What colour was Santa’s suit before he was rebranded red by Coca Cola?
Green
What was my old classroom number?
650
What is the Macbeths' plan for Duncan's murder?
Lady Macbeth will give Duncan's two guards so much wine that they 'lie as in death', allowing Duncan to be an unguarded target for Macbeth to attack in the night. They will frame the guards for Duncan's murder by covering their daggers in Duncan's blood.
Why does Duncan's death happen off stage?
It would be offensive to King James to kill a king on stage and it also allows the audience to make it even more gruesome and disturbing in their minds.
"__________ ambition"
"vaulting ambition"
How many points does a snowflake traditionally have?
6
What is my dream superpower?
Teleportation.
What 3 prophecies do the witches give to Macbeth? What 3 prophecies do the witches give to Banquo?
Macbeth: Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, King
Banquo: greater than Macbeth yet lesser, happier yet not as happy, he won't be king but his descendants will be.
What actions does Macbeth do later in the play to become a true tyrant?
Kills Banquo and Macduff's family - targeting people who are suspicious of him
"Come thick night"
Name 6 of Santa’s reindeers.
Blitzen, Comet, Cupid, Dasher, Prancer, Vixen, Dancer and Donner
What date am I getting married next year?
01.08.2026
What does 'revered' mean? How does it link to Macbeth?
Deeply respected or admired - he is in A1S2 for his bravery and fighting skills.
What does 'eponymous' mean?
Someone giving their name to something / something being named after someone.
How does Banquo describe the witches?
"So withered and wild in their attire"
"You should be women, / And yet your beards forbid me to interpret / That you are so"
How many people in the UK will have a veggie / vegan Christmas dinner?
Approximately 13%
What is my most watched film?
Zootropolis