Macbeth

• What is Macbeth referred to as in Act 1, Scene 1?

  This dead butcher
• How is the term 'brave' defined in the context of Macbeth?

  It is an adjective meaning possessing courage
• What drives Macbeth to become an antagonist?

  The prophecies of the witches
• What does the adjective 'deep' suggest about Macbeth's ambitions?

  It suggests the extent of his ambition and that they are evil ambitions
• What do the stars symbolize in Macbeth's quote, "Stars hide your fires, let not light see my black and deep desires"?

  They symbolize fate and the desire to hide evil intentions
• How does the imagery of scorpions in "O full of scorpions is my mind" reflect Macbeth's state of mind?

  It reflects the pain and turmoil caused by his ambition
• How does the structure of Macbeth's character change throughout the play?

  • Begins as a 'brave' hero
  • Ends with his destruction
  • Becomes 'this dead butcher'
  • Warns of the dangers of ambition
• What does the phrase "Is this a dagger which I see before me" imply about Macbeth's mental state?

  It implies hesitation and uncertainty about committing regicide
• What does the use of caesura in Macbeth's line about the dagger suggest?

  It suggests hesitation and a lack of confidence
• How does Lady Macbeth's imperative "Come!" relate to her character?

  It shows her desire to control the situation and transfer blame
• What does Lady Macbeth mean by "unsex me here"?

  She asks the supernatural spirits to remove her femininity
• How does Lady Macbeth's character challenge gender norms in the play?

  She seeks to adopt masculine traits to gain power
• What does the metaphor of pouring in "I may pour my spirits in thine ear" signify about Lady Macbeth?

  It symbolizes her manipulative nature and persuasive power
• How do the witches and Lady Macbeth share common traits?

  Both blur gender boundaries and exhibit supernatural qualities
• What does the phrase "Instruments of Darkness" refer to in the play?

  It refers to the witches as symbols of evil
• What does the repetition in "Fair is foul and foul is fair" suggest?

  It suggests chaos and the disruption of moral order
• How does the weather in the play relate to the witches' intentions?

  Bad weather foreshadows their evil intentions
• What does Lady Macbeth mean by "Little water clears us of this dead"?

  She believes that a small amount of water can wash away their guilt
• How does Lady Macbeth's attitude towards guilt change throughout the play?

  She initially dismisses guilt but later expresses deep remorse
• What does the term "fiend-like queen" imply about Lady Macbeth's character?

  It suggests she has a dual nature, being both regal and evil
• What does Lady Macbeth's line "Out, damned spot!" signify?

  It signifies her desperation and loss of power
• How does the phrase "By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes" relate to Macbeth?

  It foreshadows Macbeth's arrival and his wickedness
• What does the phrase "Lesser than Macbeth, and greater" imply about the witches' prophecies?

  It suggests that the prophecies are ambiguous and misleading
• How do the witches corrupt Macbeth's moral values?

  They manipulate him into pursuing power at any cost
• What does the phrase "Instruments of Darkness" suggest about the witches' role?

  It suggests they are agents of evil and chaos
• How does the supernatural element affect the characters in Macbeth?

  It influences their actions and decisions, leading to chaos
• What does the stage direction of thunder and lightning signify in the play?

  It links the witches to a supernatural world and foreshadows evil
• What does Macbeth's line "What! Can the devil speak true?" reveal about his character?

  It shows his disbelief and recognition of the witches' evil nature
• How does Banquo's reaction to the witches' prophecies differ from Macbeth's?

  Banquo is skeptical and recognizes the witches' evil nature
• What does the phrase "Danger of the truths" suggest about the witches' prophecies?

  It indicates that the truths they reveal can lead to danger and chaos
• What does Lady Macbeth's paradoxical statement about her son imply?

  It implies that although he has a father, he may as well be fatherless due to Macbeth's betrayal
• How does Lady Macduff view her husband's departure?

  She sees it as an act of cowardice and betrayal
• What does Lady Macduff's character reveal about femininity in contrast to Lady Macbeth?

  Lady Macduff embodies nurturing qualities, contrasting with Lady Macbeth's ambition
• What does the metaphor of the wren fighting against the owl signify about Lady Macduff?

  It signifies her strength and protective nature as a mother
• How does the stage direction of "show of eight kings followed by Banquo" affect Macbeth's character?

  It symbolizes Macbeth's weakness and Banquo's lingering power
• What does Banquo's line "Look how our partner's rapt" suggest about Macbeth's state?

  It suggests that Macbeth is deeply affected by the witches' influence
• How does the term "rapt" relate to Macbeth's character?

  It hints that he is seized by something supernatural
• What does the phrase "Instruments of Darkness, tell us truths" imply about the witches' nature?

  It implies they manipulate truths for their own evil purposes
• How does the supernatural element in Macbeth affect the moral landscape of the play?

  It creates chaos and disrupts the natural order
• What does the phrase "the vulnerability and humanity of Macbeth" suggest about his character arc?

  It highlights his tragic downfall from a noble hero to a tyrant