Lady Macbeth

Cards (17)

  • What is the central theme of Macbeth's storyline?
    • Ambition and downfall
    • Influence of supernatural elements
    • Guilt and mental instability
  • How does Lady Macbeth's ambition compare to Macbeth's?
    She is more ambitious and ruthless than him
  • What does Lady Macbeth plan to do when an opportunity for power arises?
    She devises a plan to gain power
  • What does Lady Macbeth do to persuade Macbeth?
    She uses her influence and manipulates him
  • What happens to Lady Macbeth as a result of her guilt?
    She becomes mentally unstable and dies
  • What does Lady Macbeth mean by "milk of human kindness"?
    She refers to Macbeth's compassion and weakness
  • How does Lady Macbeth's character appear to others?
    She seems like an ideal supportive wife
  • What does Lady Macbeth do to ensure Duncan's murder plan succeeds?
    She flatters Duncan and reassures Macbeth
  • What does Lady Macbeth mean by "Out, damned spot!"?
    She is trying to wash away imaginary blood
  • How does Lady Macbeth's ambition affect her mental state?
    It leads to overwhelming guilt and instability
  • What social context influences Lady Macbeth's character?
    • Women had lower status in Shakespeare's time
    • Wives were seen as property of husbands
    • Lady Macbeth defies traditional gender roles
  • What does Lady Macbeth mean by "unsex me here"?
    She wants to remove her feminine qualities
  • How does Lady Macbeth's character challenge gender norms?
    She exhibits ambition and desires power
  • Who originally played Lady Macbeth in performances?
    A man played the role originally
  • What does Lady Macbeth's invocation of spirits suggest about her character?
    She seeks power and is willing to embrace evil
  • What does Lady Macbeth's desire for "direst cruelty" indicate?
    She wants to eliminate remorse and sympathy
  • How does Lady Macbeth's ambition impact her relationship with Macbeth?
    • She drives him to commit murder
    • She manipulates his doubts
    • Their relationship deteriorates due to guilt