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).
Who is killed by Macbeth in Act 5. He was of woman born.
Young Siward
The murder of a king is referred to as what
REGICIDE
According to Lady Macbeth, what is her husband to full of and what does he lack?
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.
The smell of blood for Lady Macbeth cannot be sweetened by what?
The perfumes of Arabia
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
According to Macbeth not even this allusion can make his blood hands clean.
Neptune's ocean cannot wipe them clean
What is Act 3 referred to in Tragedy?
CRISIS
In response to hearing about his wife's condition what does Macbeth say?
a) "She should have died hereafter."
b) "Throw physic to the dogs."
c) " Bring me no more reports."
b) "Throw physic to the dogs."
What is the purging or "cleansing" of emotions
CATHARSIS
Who warns " to win us to our harm, the instruments of darkness tell us truths, to betray us in deepest consequence."
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
" And be these juggling fiends not believed, who palter with us in a double sense" marks Macbeth's __________ ________________ in Act 5.
Final Illumination
What term does Macduff use to address Macbeth in their final battle scene?
"Hell Hound"
The final act of tragedy is called
CATASTROPHE