Witches and Macbeth
What is the significance of the witches in Macbeth?
The witches tell Macbeth the upcoming prophecies.
What made Macbeth turn from a normal person to an evil tyrant?
The prophecies of the witches fueled him to think about murdering King Duncan, Banquo, and Macduff's family.
"False face must hide what the false heart doth know." Who said this?
Macbeth said this
What does Macbeth and Banquo's encounter with the witches hold that is so important to the change of Macbeth's character?
It shows how fate can change a man from a normal individual to an evil soul.
What is depicted about men in Macbeth?
Men are deemed to be warriors and ferocious creatures in Macbeth.
What is the first thing the witches say to Macbeth?
The witches say "All Hail Macbeth"
How does "Nature vs Nurture" paint Macbeth's transformation?
Macbeth respectively had a pure heart and an honest way of becoming king. However, Lady Macbeth and the witches fueled his actions by employing manipulative words to his ears.
"Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under't." Who said this?
Lady Macbeth
When Banquo gets killed by murderers, hired by Macbeth, what does this moment signify?
The start of Macbeth's journey from a normal king to a tyrant.
What is depicted about women in Macbeth
They were not regarded as people of importance. On the contrary, the queens and wife's of noblemen were considered to be of importance.
What are the titles that Macbeth is hailed by?
Macbeth is hailed as Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and King of Dunsinane.
How does Banquo represent "nature?"
Banquo displays all of the characteristics of a nobleman.
“By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.” What does this quote signify?
The transformation of Macbeth into a figure of malevolence.
When Macbeth sees the ghost of Banquo, what does this signify?
Macbeth's guilt for his actions is slowly haunting him from having a normal life.
How does Lady Macbeth's ambitions be a representative to the gender role of women in Macbeth?
Lady Macbeth wanted the throne, as women of importance were considered as important people. Hence, this represents a gender role in Macbeth.
What are the three things that the witches tell Macbeth?
He should be careful of Macduff. He won't face any harm from anyone of "woman-born." He won't be conquered until Birnam Wood marches to Dunsinane.
How does Lady Macbeth display signs of being a good manipulator, while also showing signs of mercy?
Lady Macbeth challenges Macbeth's masculinity and questions his courage. This makes Macbeth appeal to his ego and take the action of killing Duncan. Lady Macbeth didn't kill Duncan herself; Duncan sleeps like Lady Macbeth's father.
"There's daggers in men's smiles" What is the meaning of this quote
Although men would have smiles, they have malicious intent to back-stab and betray people.
When Birnam Wood marches to Dunsinane, what does this lay importance to?
For the first time, Macbeth displays sadness and regret. As Macbeth is an evil character, we can see that evil regrets its decisions.
How is sexism represented in Lady Macbeth's quote "Unsex me here!" in Macbeth?
By the supernatural abilities of the witches, what are the three apparitions that Macbeth sees?
An armed head, a bloody child, and a child crowned with a tree in his head.
How does Lady Macbeth's death help the readers understand her mind? What does Macbeth's reaction to Lady Macbeth's death helps the readers understand his mind?
Lady Macbeth was plagued with guilt, to a point where she is troubled and constantly looking for forgiveness of her trespasses. Macbeth doesn't give much of a big reaction, making him have no humanity at all.
"Fair is foul and foul is fair" What is the importance of this quote?
Foul represents bad/evil, while fair represents good. So basically, the quote is saying that good is evil and evil is good. It represents how people fulfill their ambitions from evil actions.
When the witches say good things about Macbeth and Banquo, what does this start?
This starts evil thoughts in Macbeth's mind
How is feminism presented in Macbeth?
Lady Macbeth plays a huge role in manipulating Macbeth to kill Duncan. Additionally, she played an important role in this deed.