Macbeth A02

• What does the dagger symbolize in Macbeth's hallucination?

  It symbolizes Macbeth's conflicted thoughts and foreshadows impending violence.
• How does the metaphor of the candle in Macbeth reflect his feelings?

  It signifies the fragility and fleeting nature of life, reflecting his hopelessness.
• What does blood imagery represent in Macbeth?

  It represents guilt and the permanence of Macbeth's crimes.
• What does Lady Macbeth's plea for darkness symbolize?

  It symbolizes her desire for concealment and evil.
• What does the personification of sleep in Macbeth suggest?

  It suggests Macbeth's loss of peace and innocence.
• What does the phrase "Fair is foul, and foul is fair" emphasize?

  It emphasizes the theme of deceptive appearances in the play.
• What are the key elements of the tragedy structure in Macbeth?

  • Classical structure of tragedy
  • Macbeth as the tragic hero
  • Flaw: ambition leading to downfall
  • Catastrophe: Macbeth's death restores order
  • Catharsis: Audience experiences justice served
• What does Macbeth's soliloquy about "tomorrow" convey?

  It conveys his existential crisis and the monotony of life.
• What dramatic irony is present in Duncan's comment about Macbeth?

  Duncan trusts Macbeth, unaware of his betrayal plans.
• How do the witches' meeting foreshadow chaos in the play?

  It sets the stage for turmoil with their stormy atmosphere.
• What does Banquo's prophecy foreshadow in Macbeth?

  It foreshadows the rise of Banquo's lineage and Macbeth's paranoia.
• What is the significance of Macbeth's killing of Duncan?

  It shifts the play from inner conflict to external downfall.
• How do Lady Macbeth and Macbeth's reactions to Duncan's murder contrast?

  • Lady Macbeth: Composed, "A little water clears us of this deed"
  • Macbeth: Horrified, "This is a sorry sight"
  • Highlights differing responses to guilt and ambition
• What does nature's turmoil after Duncan's murder symbolize?

  It symbolizes the disruption of order in the kingdom.
• What language techniques does Shakespeare use in Macbeth?

  • Rhymed couplets: Witches' chant-like tone
  • Blank verse: Macbeth's nobility
  • Prose: Lady Macbeth's mental unraveling