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Macbeth
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"A tale told by an idiot"
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What metaphor does Macbeth use to describe life?
Life is a
brief candle
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What does Macbeth mean by "life is a tale told by an idiot"?
Life is
meaningless
and chaotic
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How does Macbeth's use of Lady Macbeth's language reflect their relationship?
It shows their
evil
connection and love
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What does the image of light in the candle symbolize in Macbeth's view of love?
His love for her surpasses his love for
God
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What does Macbeth's view of life as a "poor player" suggest about his beliefs?
He believes life is
pointless
and
predetermined
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How does the concept of fate relate to tragedy in Macbeth?
Fate limits
free will
and controls outcomes
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How does Macbeth's self-deception affect his responsibility for his actions?
He blames
God
instead of accepting guilt
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What irony is present in Macbeth's belief about free will?
He acts freely but blames
fate
for tragedy
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What dark humor is associated with the actor playing Macbeth?
He performs someone else's
script
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How does Shakespeare's life contrast with Macbeth's choices?
Shakespeare reinvented himself
,
unlike Macbeth
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What does Macbeth's attempt to write his script in blood signify?
His rejection of
God
and morality
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How would the audience perceive Macbeth's desire to kill Duncan?
They would
understand
his
ambition
but
reject
his
morality
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What theme does Shakespeare introduce to discourage rebellion against King James?
Christianity
and
divine punishment
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What was the only way to improve social position before Shakespeare's time?
Joining the
church
or
army
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How does Shakespeare's success reflect the idea of the self-made man?
He rose from
humble beginnings
to success
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What does the audience's understanding of Macbeth's choices reveal about free will?
They
see
his
choices
as
leading
to
tragedy
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What does the phrase "strutting his hour on the stage" imply about Macbeth's life?
His life is
temporary
and performative
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How does the theme of control manifest in Macbeth's actions?
He
believes
he
controls
his
fate
but does
not
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What does Shakespeare hope to achieve by introducing Christian themes in Macbeth?
To deter rebellion against
authority
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