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Macbeth Study Guide (All Acts)| exam questions and answers correct and verified A+ Macbeth Study Guide (All Acts)| exam questions and answers correct and verified A+ In lines 10-11, what is the meaning of these lines and what theme do these lines introduce? - correct answer-Appearances are deceiving; The witches delight in the confusion of good and bad, beauty and ugliness. What mood is established with the appearance of three witches in the first scene of this play? - correct answer-Considering the scene's stage direction (thunder and lightning) and the fact that the witches call on evil spirits, the mood established is dark and ominous (suggests something bad will happen in the future) What element do the witches represent that was also present in Beowulf and Sir Gawain? - correct answer-supernatural Reread lines 15-40. What great feat has Macbeth accomplished for Duncan? What does it convey about his character? - correct answer-Macbeth has defeated the king's enemies. This action convey's Macbeth's bravery and loyalty. Note the use of blood in this scene (lines 18, 38-40). What is the significance expressed here? - correct answer-To signify how bloody the fighting was. Reread lines 35-42. How does Macbeth react to the new assault by Norway? - correct answer-He is unfazed and redoubles his fighting efforts. In what way does the word choice in lines 53-55, highlight the mood? - correct answer-Each of the lines ends with a forbidding phrase - terrible murders, disloyal, traitor, dismal conflict - that serves to increase the ominous mood in this scene. Reread lines 50-68. According to the report that Ross makes, what has Macbeth accomplished? How does the king reward Macbeth for his ambition? - correct answer-Macbeth has restored order to Scotland by defeating the Thane of Cawdor and the King of Norway. Duncan's response of "Great happiness!" indicates that he is very pleased with Macbeth. He undoubtedly views Macbeth as heroic, for he declares Macbeth worthy to receive the title Thane of Cawdor. Review the plot summary for Scene 2. Does Macbeth seem to be overly ambitious at this point? Explain. - correct answer-The plot summary implies that Macbeth's ambition is to serve his king by winning a victory over the king's opponents. Such an ambition seems moderate and honorable. What is the metaphor expressed in line 24? What does this suggest about the witches' powers? - correct answer-A bark is a word for a ship; a bark in tempest is used as a metaphor for a soul in turmoil. What does this suggest about the witches' powers? The witches do not have ultimate control over people's lives or decisions? They cannot take the sailor's life and soul unless he surrenders to evil. What is the meaning of weird in line 32? - correct answer-Weird derives from the Old English word wyrd meaning "fate" or "destiny". It could also refer to the Three Fates that determined the course of human life. In lines 65-66, explain the two paradoxes in the witches' prophecy about Banquo. - correct answer-Banquo will be less than Macbeth because he will not be king like Macbeth, but Banquo will be greater than Macbeth because Banquo will have a line of heirs to the throne. Reread lines 39-78. In what ways have the witches shown that they represent supernatural forces? - correct answer-The witches physical appearance shows that they are wild, unnatural creatures (lines 39-47). In addition, they predict the future (lines 48-68), and they disappear when they have finished (lines 79-82). In lines 65-68, the witches compare Banquo to Macbeth and prophesy that Banquo will not be king but will father (get) future kings. What do you think their words predict for Macbeth? - correct answer-The witches' words predict that Macbeth will be king but that he may have an unhappy reign. Their words also suggest that the throne will pass from Macbeth to the sons of Banquo rather than to any children that Macbeth himself may have and that Macbeth ultimately will not receive as much glory as Banquo will receive. Reread lines 83-85, 117-127. Compare and contrast Banquo's and Macbeth's reactions to the witches. - correct answer-Both men believe they may have eaten of "the insane root" and thus the witches are a hallucination. Banquo, however, tries to explain their presence, wondering if he and Macbeth were hallucinating. Macbeth seems to accept their authority and wants them to explain their prophecies. What new ambition does Macbeth reveal in lines 116-126? - correct answer-Upon learning that he is to become Thane of Cawdor, Macbeth realizes that the first of the witches' prophecies has come true. He now begins to consider becoming king, as the witches also predicted. How do Banquo's aside in lines 130-142. What private thoughts does he reveal to the audience? Why might he want to keep these thoughts hidden from the other characters? - correct answer-Banquo recognizes that ambition in Macbeth and warns against it. Banquo warns that evil powers often offer little truths to tempt people. The witches may be lying about what matters most. Reread Macbeth's aside in lines 130-142. What private thoughts does he reveal to the audience? Why might he want to keep these thoughts hidden from the other characters? - correct answer-Macbeth reveals that he is pondering whether the witches' prophecy is meant for good or for evil and that the idea of murdering Duncan to make the second prophecy come true has already crosses his mind. He hides these thoughts because he does not want the other characters to know that he has though about murdering the king. Notice that in lines 11-14, Duncan admits he misjudged the thane of Cawdor, who proved a traitor. What might this admission foreshadow about the king? - correct answer-Duncan's admission might foreshadow that he is not the best judge of character. He could easily misjudge someone else whom he trusts (namely, Macbeth) and be betrayed by that person. Contrast the two elements that are depicted in lines 41-52. - correct answer-The elements of both joy and darkness are depicted through the stars. One saying that the "stars, shall shine on all deservers.", and the other saying, "Stars, hide your fires; let not light see my black and deep desires." Be aware that in Macbeth's aside in lines 48-53, he admits that he hopes the king will be murdered. Based on these lines, what do you think is Macbeth's tragic flaw? - correct answer-His ambition, it is represented here when Macbeth is talking to himself about his plans to murder Duncan, so that he can claim his title. Where is everyone going to spend the night? Predict what will happen. - correct answer-In Macbeth's castle; Macbeth will try to murder Duncan. Paraphrase lines 12-27, in which Lady Macbeth expresses her thoughts about the prophecies. What conclusions can you draw about Lady Macbeth? - correct answer-Lady Macbeth considers herself the strong one in the relationship. She fears that her husband is too good to seize the throne by murder, because he lacks the necessary wickedness, and he wants to gain power virtuously. Consider lines 34-51. What role do you think Lady Macbeth will play in Macbeth's downfall? - correct answer-I think that Lady Macbeth will ultim

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