Act 1
In his letter to his wife, how does Macbeth address his lovely wife that strikes a memorable chord?
He refers to her as his "partner in greatness."
What does Duncan give to his hostess, to show gratitude?
A diamond. (Act 1, scene 1, 11-16)
Why is Banquo a threat to Macbeth?
The witches said Banquo's sons will be king, but Macbeth wants his sons and himself to be king (Act 1, scene 3, 68-69).
"By the pricking of my thumb, Something wicked this way comes." speaks about
Macbeth.
The murder of a king is referred to as what
REGICIDE
Too full of the milk of human kindness and he lacks evil because he is already ambitious.
What is the significance of the ringing of the bell in act 2, scene 1?
It is time for Macbeth to commit murder (Act 1, Scene 3, 63-66).
What literary device does this represent?
"Our time does call upon 's" (Act 3, scene 1, 38).
Personification, Banquo gives time human abilities.
What dominant imagery is presented with Lady Macduff and her son?
Bird Imagery
A initial mistake in judgement by the protagonist is called what
HAMARTIA
What type of literary device is this?
"All. Fair is foul, and foul is fair." (Act 1, scene 1, 10)
Paradox
What fatal error does Macbeth make at Duncan's murder?
He brings back the daggers
What is Act 3 referred to in Tragedy?
CRISIS
Where is Macduff? Why isn't he with his family?
He is in England helping Malcolm (Act 4, scene 1, 146-147).
What is the purging or "cleansing" of emotions
CATHARSIS
Who offers Macbeth a dire warning about the " instruments of darkness?"
BANQUO
Which soliloquy reveals Macbeth's guilt and tormented soul in this Act?
Dagger soliloquy
What literary device does this represent?
"We have scorched the snake, not killed it" (Act 3, scene 2, 15).
A metaphor; the "snake" represents the dangers Macbeth has being the king. He says he only "scorched", meaning that they have not completely eliminated the danger.
What literary device does this represent?
Malcolm. "Be comforted. Lets make us med'cines of our great revenge to cure this deadly grief" (Act 4, scene 3, 219-221).
Metaphor.
The Greek goddess of retributive justice
NEMESIS
Who says the following and who are they referring to?
There’s no art. / To find the mind’s construction in the face. / He was a gentleman on whom I built / An absolute trust. (Act 1, scene 4, 13-16)
DUNCAN is referring to the THANE OF CAWDOR
Where do Donaldbain and Malcom go once their father is murdered?
Donaldbain= Ireland
Malcolm= England
What is Macbeth saying in this quote?
Macbeth. Do not muse at me, my most worthy friends, I have a strange infirmity which is nothing to those that know me (Act 3, scene 4, 89-91).
He is speaking to the lords and saying that the reason for his strange outbursts is a disease.
What is Lady Macduff saying in this quote?
Lady Macduff. "When our actions do not, / Our fears do make us traitors" (Act 4, scene 2, 2-3).
She calls her husband a traitor to their family after he flees for England.
The final act of tragedy is called
CATASTROPHE