Violence in macbeth - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

PCC EN 210 Intro to Literature midterm Questions and Answers How long was the Anglo-Saxon era? AD 449-1066 When was the Anglo-Saxon invasion? AD 449 Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:04 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More What was the dominant worldview in Anglo-Saxon times? Wyrd, Weregild Fate/fatalism Wyrd "Man's price" Weregild What are some characteristics of the Anglo-Saxon time? Loyalty...

This document contains an extensive list of key quotes from Macbeth, organised by character and by theme (including ambition, guilt, supernatural, kingship, loyalty/betrayal, appearance/reality, order/disorder, evil, manliness, femininity, violence, fate and free will). The techniques used in each quote have also been named where appropriate. This document also provides background context to Macbeth, on areas including Shakespeare, the Victorian era/politics, contemporary beliefs, kingship an...

What does Duncan give his hostess to show his gratitude? A Diamond Banquo wants the prediction made by the witches to come true for his sons. What does he refuse to do so that the prediction does come true? Kill Duncan What is Macbeth anticipating in his soliloquy about the dagger? Murdering Duncan What is the significance of the ringing of the bell? It means death. It is time for Macbeth to murder Duncan. What did Lady Macbeth do to the guards to make them sleep?...

Macbeth Act 2 Exam Questions and Correct Answers What does Duncan give his hostess to show his gratitude? - ANSWER A Diamond Banquo wants the prediction made by the witches to come true for his sons. What does he refuse to do so that the prediction does come true? - ANSWER Kill Duncan What is Macbeth anticipating in his soliloquy about the dagger? - ANSWER Murdering Duncan What is the significance of the ringing of the bell? - ANSWER It means death. It i...

Macbeth Act 2 Test Questions with Correct Answers What does Duncan give his hostess to show his gratitude? - ANSWER A Diamond Banquo wants the prediction made by the witches to come true for his sons. What does he refuse to do so that the prediction does come true? - ANSWER Kill Duncan What is Macbeth anticipating in his soliloquy about the dagger? - ANSWER Murdering Duncan What is the significance of the ringing of the bell? - ANSWER It means death. It i...

This document contains an extensive list of key quotes from Macbeth, organised by character and by theme (including ambition, guilt, supernatural, kingship, loyalty/betrayal, appearance/reality, order/disorder, evil, manliness, femininity, violence, fate and free will). The techniques used in each quote have also been named where appropriate. I hope that you find this resource useful.

Macbeth First Quarter Test Part I: 1. A. The speaker of the quote is Macbeth B. Macbeth is at a banquet in King Duncan's palace. C. Macbeth raises a toast to everyone at the table and to his friend, Banquo. D. Macbeth believes he sees Banquo as a ghost. E. Macbeth receives word from the first murderer that Banquo is dead, but that Fleance escaped. 2. A. Lady Macbeth. B. Lady Macbeth is talking to Macbeth. C. This conversation is taking place in the castle, outside the dining room. D...

This is a grade 9 essay that can be used as an example to revise violence in Macbeth for AQA GCSE English literature.

Act 1 Scene 1 - correct answer Witches decide to confront Macbeth after battle Act 1 Scene 2 - correct answer Macbeth and Banquo fought with courage and violence; Macbeth killed Macdonald. Duncan says he will make Macbeth thane of Cawdor. Act1 Scene 3 - correct answer Witches tell Macbeth he will be king; Banquo's children will be kings. Ross and Angus tell Macbeth that he will be thane of Cawdor. Macbeth begins to think darkly. Act 1 Scene 4 - correct answer Dunc...

Ambition - correct answer The weird sisters' prophecies spur both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth to try to fulfil their ambitions, but the witches never make Macbeth or his wife do anything, they act on their own. Macbeth allows his (unhealthy) ambition to overwhelm him. Lady Macbeth is also crushed with guilt. They both sacrifice their morals to achieve power. Fate - correct answer The Weird Sisters tell Macbeth and Banquo their prophecies. By trying to master fate once, Macbeth puts ...