Characters
Macbeth
Macbeth FIRST gets the thought to kill Duncan because ____________?
Which of the following central ideas are developed by BOTH Lady Macbeth's and the witches' interaction with Macbeth?
1. Power can corrupt people
2. Manipulation in relationships
3. Effects of too much pride/ambition
2. Manipulation in relationships
How is the traitor killed in Act 1 Scene 2?
he is ripped "from the nave to the chops"
Good choice. +100
Good choice. +100
Lady Macbeth
The line "fair is foul and foul is fair" told us the witches wanted to __________?
Cause harm/be messy/cause confusion
The witches telling Macbeth that he would be king without telling him how it would happen is an example of:
1. Manipulation in relationships
2. The effect of too much pride and ambition
3. Power can corrupt people
1. Manipulation in relationships
Where is the play Macbeth set?
Scotland
Double jeopardy(+400) if you get this right. -200 if you get this wrong.
What is the name of the traitor?
Macdonwald.
King of Scotland who is murdered by someone he trusts
Duncan
His wife manipulates him
Macbeth being overcome with guilt and paranoia immediately after murdering Duncan reveals which central idea:
1. The effect of too much ambition
2. The corrupting force of power
3. Manipulation in relationships
The effect of too much ambition
What is another name for the witches?
The weïrd sisters
Playing it safe? BOOOOO! TOMATO TOMATO! -300
Playing it safe? BOOOOO! TOMATO TOMATO! -300
Macbeth's friend who also gets a prophecy from the witches.
Banquo
Lady Macbeth asks the spirits to "unsex [her] here and fill her to the top full of direst cruelty" because _________________?
She wants to be cruel like a man so that she can secure the throne
Because Banquo gets a prophecy too but does not act dishonestly to fulfill it, his character helps show what about Macbeth?
That Macbeth is easily corrupted by power/more depraved than Banquo
What actor plays Macbeth in the 2021 version of the film?
Denzel Washington
YOU'RE SAFE IF YOU DO NOT KNOW (NO NEGATIVE POINTS) BUT YOU ARE LUCKY IF YOU DO (+800 points)
In which act and scene is Duncan actually killed?
1. Act 1 Scene 4
2. Act 1 Scene 7
3. Act 2 Scene 1
4. Act 2 Scene 2
4. Act 2 Scene 2
Person who Duncan names heir to the throne or "Prince of Cumberland"
Malcolm
What causes Macbeth to hallucinate the bloody dagger and repeat "Macbeth does murder sleep/Macbeth shall sleep no more"
Guilt about killing Duncan
How do we see power's ability to corrupt seemingly virtuous or morally good people?
Macbeth goes from being loyal to the king and brave to being disloyal because he is promised power.
Name at least two characteristics of a tragic character
1. They are between good and evil
2. They have a human weakness that causes their downfall
3. They start off prosperous and renowned/well known
4. They evoke pity and fear
Like Macbeth, you had too much ambition. -500
Like Macbeth, you had too much ambition. -500