MacDuff

Cards (25)

  • Who does Macduff serve as a foil to in Macbeth?
    Macbeth and Banquo
  • What role does Macduff play in the moral landscape of Macbeth?
    He serves as a moral compass for others
  • What title does Macduff hold in the play?
    Thane of Fife
  • How does Macduff's attitude towards his duty differ from Macbeth's?
    Macduff supports the king wholeheartedly
  • What does Macduff's reaction to Duncan's murder reveal about his character?
    He is shocked and distressed by the event
  • What does Macduff compare Duncan's murder to?
    A sacrilegious act against the divine order
  • What phrase does Macduff use to express his horror at Duncan's murder?
    Oh horror, horror, horror
  • How does Macduff's straightforward language contrast with Macbeth's response?
    Macduff is direct, Macbeth is poetic
  • What does Macduff's suspicion of Malcolm and Donalbain indicate?
    He is cautious and considers all possibilities
  • What does Macduff's refusal to attend Macbeth's coronation signify?
    His disapproval of Macbeth's rule
  • What does Macduff call Macbeth when he expresses his disdain for him?
    Untitled tyrant, bloody sceptered
  • How does Macduff view the state of Scotland under Macbeth?
    He sees it as miserable and chaotic
  • What does Macduff's flight to England represent?
    His choice of country over family
  • How does Macduff react to the news of his family's slaughter?
    He is distraught and seeks revenge
  • What does Macduff mean when he says, "I must also feel it like a man"?
    True manliness includes feeling and compassion
  • What does Macduff urge Malcolm to focus on when they meet in Scotland?
    To focus on action against Macbeth
  • How does Macduff's final confrontation with Macbeth reflect his character?
    He prioritizes action over words
  • What does Macduff's statement about his voice being in his sword imply?
    He intends to fight rather than talk
  • How does Macbeth react to the revelation of Macduff's birth?
    He realizes his death is inevitable
  • What does Macduff's refusal to seek the throne signify?
    His commitment to restoring order
  • What message does Macduff's character convey about courage and integrity?
    Courage involves selflessness and principle
  • How does the play depict the consequences of Macbeth's tyranny?
    It leads to chaos and suffering in Scotland
  • What does Macduff sacrifice in his quest to defeat Macbeth?
    His family and personal safety
  • What does the ending of the play suggest about the restoration of order?
    It emphasizes the importance of rightful leadership
  • How does Macduff's character contrast with Macbeth's throughout the play?
    Macduff embodies honesty, while Macbeth embodies deceit