Shakespearean Language
What does hast/hath mean?
have/has
Which character(s) say, "Foul is fair, Fair is foul?"
The witches
What is the King of Scotland's name?
King Duncan
Who was the king during the Jacobean era?
James I
What does dost mean?
does/do
How is Macbeth viewed at the beginning of the play?
What is strong, heroic, & brave
What 2 countries are Scotland fighting?
Ireland and Norway
How long did a typical play last in Jacobean England?
What is 2 hours
What does hurly burly mean?
fighting/noise from the battle
Who do the witches want to meet with?
Macbeth
How is Macbeth described in scene 2?
Strong brave and loyal
Who were not allowed to perform in plays?
women
Explain the meaning of: all that glitters is not gold
not everything you see is...
Where do the witches want to meet again?
the heath/open field
What is a Thane?
A lord/royal general
What genre is Macbeth considered to be?
tragedy
What is the role of the porter? Must include all reasons discussed in class
What is comedic relief and still pointing to the essential truths of the play
Who commits treason?
The Thane of Cawdor
What attitudes did people have towards witches at this time?
They were seen as evil/threatening