Examples of supernatural and superstition
What are some examples of supernatural forces shown throughout Macbeth?
Witches, prophecies, Banquo's ghost, floating dagger.
How do the witches ultimately lead Macbeth to his downfall
Misleading prophecies, false confidence, reckless actions.
Who was in Macbeth's seat at the dinner with the lords?
Banquo
Why did the owl shriek when King Duncan was murdered?
To represent the death of Duncan, also an omen of nature's rebellion.
Why are the witches considered supernatural characters in the play?
Why does Macbeth believe he cannot be defeated?
Macbeth believes that he cannot be defeated because the witches tell him that "non of woman born shall harm Macbeth," which makes him think he is invincible
Why does Macbeth see the floating dagger before killing Duncan?
Guilt, fear, ambition, and mental stress before murder
Who's horses ate each other after Duncan's death.
How does the floating dagger affect Macbeth before Duncan's murder?
Confuses Macbeth, leads him to Duncan, affects his decisions
How did Macbeth react after Lady Macbeth's death
Emotionally detached, rather than grieving, he says "She should have died hereafter".
What does Lady Macbeth refer to when she says "Out, Damned Spot"
The blood on her hands
The owl hawked at and killed what to revolt on nature on the night of Duncan's murder?
A falcon
Why is Banquo's ghost important to the theme of the supernatural?
Represents guilt, fear, mental breakdown
Who is Hecate, and what role does she play in the supernatural events of the play?
The goddess of witchcraft, the leader of witches, helps trick Macbeth.
Who does the crowned child represent in the third apparition "A crowned child holding a tree"?
Malcom, the rightful heir and his descendants.
What is the name given to this play out of fear?
The Scottish Play/The Bard's Play
What message does Shakespeare give about superstition and the supernatural in Macbeth?
Causes reckless choices, loss of control, downfall
Why does Macbeth continue trusting the witches even after their prophecies begin causing chaos in his life?
Ambition, desperation, fear, desire for control and power
How does Lady Macbeth's sanity slowly decay after the murder?
She actively suppresses her own conscience, consumed by guilt, she starts to sleepwalk and envisions the night of the murder every time, she tries to scrub blood from her hands. She finally dies in her sleep.
Who does Macbeth refer to as "hounds and greyhounds, mongrels, spaniels, curs, shoughs, water-rugs, and demi-wolves"
To manipulate the murderers into action, listing the value of dogs by their actions and ambitions.