Shakespearean Language
Act 1 Scene 1
Act 1 Scene 2
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100

What does hast/hath mean?

have/has

100

Which character(s) say, "Foul is fair, Fair is foul?"

The witches

100

What is the King of Scotland's name?

King Duncan

100

Who was the king during the Jacobean era?

James I

200

What does dost mean?

does/do

200

How is Macbeth viewed at the beginning of the play?

What is strong, heroic, & brave

200

What 2 countries are Scotland fighting?

Ireland and Norway

200

How long did a typical play last in Jacobean England?

What is 2 hours

300

What does hurly burly mean?

fighting/noise from the battle

300

Who do the witches want to meet with?

Macbeth

300

How is Macbeth described in scene 2?

Strong brave and loyal

300

Who were not allowed to perform in plays?

women

400

Explain the meaning of: all that glitters is not gold

not everything that looks pretty is worth much

400

Where do the witches want to meet again?

the heath/open field

400

What is a Thane?

A lord/royal general

400

What genre is Macbeth considered to be?

tragedy

500

What does foul play mean?

Unfair acts or violent behaviour that leads to the death of another

500

What does foreboding mean?

a feeling that something bad will happen; fearful apprehension

500

Who commits treason?

The Thane of Cawdor

500

What attitudes did people have towards witches at this time?

They were seen as evil/threatening