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Macbeth
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Lady Macbeth
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Cards (17)
What is the central theme of Macbeth's storyline?
Ambition
and
downfall
Influence of
supernatural elements
Guilt
and
mental
instability
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How does Lady Macbeth's ambition compare to Macbeth's?
She is
more
ambitious
and
ruthless
than him
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What does Lady Macbeth plan to do when an opportunity for power arises?
She
devises
a plan to
gain
power
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What does Lady Macbeth do to persuade Macbeth?
She
uses
her
influence
and
manipulates
him
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What happens to Lady Macbeth as a result of her guilt?
She becomes
mentally
unstable
and
dies
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What does Lady Macbeth mean by "milk of human kindness"?
She refers to Macbeth's
compassion
and
weakness
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How does Lady Macbeth's character appear to others?
She seems like an
ideal
supportive
wife
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What does Lady Macbeth do to ensure Duncan's murder plan succeeds?
She flatters
Duncan
and
reassures
Macbeth
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What does Lady Macbeth mean by "Out, damned spot!"?
She is trying to
wash
away
imaginary
blood
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How does Lady Macbeth's ambition affect her mental state?
It leads to
overwhelming
guilt
and
instability
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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
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What does Lady Macbeth mean by "unsex me here"?
She
wants
to
remove
her
feminine qualities
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How does Lady Macbeth's character challenge gender norms?
She exhibits
ambition
and desires
power
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Who originally played Lady Macbeth in performances?
A man played the
role
originally
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What does Lady Macbeth's invocation of spirits suggest about her character?
She seeks
power
and is willing to
embrace
evil
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What does Lady Macbeth's desire for "direst cruelty" indicate?
She wants to
eliminate
remorse
and
sympathy
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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
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