Literary Devices
A character speaking directly to the crowd
What is an Aside
A submissive follower
What is a minion
Predicted to be king by the three witches
Who is Macbeth
"All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be King hereafter"
Who are the Witches
Country where all these events take place
What is Scotland
A speech given by a character that is full of emotion
What is a soliloquy
To attract or interest someone
What is Beguile
Serves as a foil for Macbeth
"Stars, hide your fires; let not light see my black and deep desire."
Who is Macbeth
The witches mentioning the sinking ship references...
Who is King James
The audience knows events, but the characters do not
What is Dramatic Irony
To punish
Predict the future and cast curses
Who are the witches
"Yet do I fear thy nature; It is too full o' th' milk of human kindness to catch the nearest way."
Who is Lady Macbeth
Killed the real-life Macbeth
Who is Malcolm, Duncan's son
Characters serving as opposite of each other
What is a foil?
Relating to the body
What is corporal
"Malcolm, whom we name hereafter The Prince of Cumberland; which honor must... And bind us further to you."
Who is Duncan
The historical woman Lady Macbeth is most similar to...
Who is Queen Elizabeth I
Characters that are able to learn and change
What are Dynamic Characters
Indicates or foreshadows what is to come
Harbinger
Current King of Scotland
Duncan
“Good sir, why do you start; and seem to fear things that do sound so fair?”
Who is Banquo
Real castle referenced in Macbeths Lordship titles
What is Castle Glammis