Supernatural

• What does Banquo's ghost symbolize in Macbeth?

  It foreshadows Macbeth's future and guilt
• Where does Banquo's ghost sit during the banquet?

  In Macbeth's seat
• What does Banquo's ghost mark in the play?

  The beginning of Macbeth's rule and power
• How does Macbeth react to Banquo's ghost at the banquet?

  He cannot keep calm and reveals guilt
• What does the hallucination of Banquo's ghost indicate about Macbeth's mental state?

  His mind is becoming unbalanced due to guilt
• Who is Hecate in Greek mythology?

  Goddess of Witchcraft
• What role does Hecate play in Macbeth?

  She controls the three witches and their actions
• What do both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth fear after killing King Duncan?

  Punishment for their actions
• What does the phrase "fair is foul and foul is fair" signify in the play?

  • Good is evil and evil is good
  • Creates confusion and paradox
  • Things are not always as they seem
• What is regicide?

  Killing a king
• Why is regicide considered a corrupt crime?

  It goes against God's will
• How might the voices tormenting Macbeth be interpreted?

  As a form of divine punishment for his crimes
• What does Macbeth mean by "Macbeth does murder sleep"?

  He has lost his peace of mind
• What does the dagger symbolize in Macbeth's soliloquy?

  His contemplation of Duncan's murder
• What is the significance of the phrase "sleep no more"?

  It represents Macbeth's loss of innocence
• How does Macbeth's hallucination reflect his mental state?

  It shows his guilt and paranoia
• What themes are explored through the supernatural elements in Macbeth?

  • Guilt and mental instability
  • The conflict between ambition and morality
  • The nature of reality and illusion
• What does Macbeth's soliloquy reveal about his internal conflict?

  His doubts about killing Duncan
• What does the term "paranormal" refer to in the context of Macbeth?

  Supernatural occurrences beyond normal understanding
• How does Shakespeare challenge gender stereotypes through Lady Macbeth?

  She desires to be "unsexed" to gain power
• What does Lady Macbeth's invocation of spirits reveal about her character?

  Her willingness to abandon femininity for power
• What does the phrase "spirits that tend on mortal thoughts" imply?

  Spirits influence human thoughts and actions
• How does the theme of confusion manifest in Macbeth?

  Through the interplay of reality and illusion