macbeth the character

Cards (29)

  • Who is the main character analyzed in the video?
    Macbeth
  • What term describes a character's tragic flaw?
    Hamartia
  • Why is it useful to analyze what other characters say about Macbeth?
    It provides insight into his character
  • Who describes Macbeth's bravery in Act 1, Scene 2?
    The sergeant
  • What imagery is used to describe Macbeth's action in battle?
    Cutting McDonald open from nave to chops
  • What does the phrase "blood spilled from the start to the end" indicate?
    The play is violent throughout
  • What does Dr. Emma Smith say about the society in Macbeth?
    It values strength over principle
  • How does King Duncan refer to Macbeth in Act 1, Scene 2?
    As noble
  • Who repeats Duncan's description of Macbeth as noble?
    Banquo
  • What does the witches' prophecy reveal about Macbeth?
    His ambition to become king
  • How does Banquo react to the witches' prophecy?
    He is skeptical and uninterested
  • How does Macbeth's reaction to the witches differ from Banquo's?
    Macbeth is startled, Banquo is skeptical
  • What does Macbeth admit in Act 1, Scene 7?
    His ambition drives him to kill Duncan
  • What does Macbeth do after killing King Duncan?
    Orders the murders of Banquo and Macduff's family
  • How does Macbeth's character change throughout the play?
    From noble to wicked tyrant
  • What does Lenox say about the country in Act 3, Scene 6?
    It suffers under a hand accursed
  • How do the witches describe Macbeth in Act 4, Scene 1?
    As something wicked
  • What does Malcolm call Macbeth in Act 4, Scene 3?
    A tyrant whose soul name blisters our tongues
  • What term does Macduff use to describe Macbeth in Act 5, Scene 8?
    Hellhound
  • What does Malcolm call Macbeth after his death?
    A dead butcher
  • How does Macbeth react to Lady Macbeth's death?
    He shows little interest
  • How does Macbeth's character evolve from the start to the end of the play?
    From brave and noble to indifferent and evil
  • How does Shakespeare evoke sympathy for Macbeth?
    By showing his humanity in key moments
  • Why are the murders in the play not shown on stage?
    To maintain some humanity in Macbeth
  • What does Hecate say about Macbeth in Act 3, Scene 5?
    He is a wayward son, not truly evil
  • How does Macbeth demonstrate bravery in Act 5?
    He refuses to surrender to Macduff
  • What do critics say about Macbeth's final moments?
    They consider them his bravest moment
  • What lesson do we learn from Macbeth's downfall?
    Fear the dangers of over-ambition
  • quotes
    • A1S7: " vaulting ambition which overleaps itself and falls on the other"
    • A2S1:" Is this a dagger which I see before me/ the handle toward my hand?"
    • A3S1:"Upon my head they place a fruitless crown"

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