quotes from macbeth Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
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What does Macbeth mean by ‘Out, out brief candle’?

A

It symbolizes the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death.

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True or false: ‘Fair is foul, and foul is fair’ reflects moral confusion.

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TRUE

This quote introduces the theme of appearance versus reality.

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Fill in the blank: ‘Is this a dagger which I see before me, the handle toward my ______?’

A

hand

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4
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Define ‘Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow’.

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It reflects the relentless passage of time and life’s monotony.

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5
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What does Lady Macbeth mean by ‘Look like the innocent flower’?

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She urges Macbeth to appear innocent while hiding his dark intentions.

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True or false: ‘The lady doth protest too much’ implies sincerity.

A

FALSE

This line suggests that excessive denial indicates guilt.

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What does Macbeth mean by ‘I am in blood’?

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He feels trapped in a cycle of violence and murder.

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Fill in the blank: ‘All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter’ is spoken by the ______.

A

Witches

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9
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Define ‘Something wicked this way comes’.

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It refers to Macbeth’s transformation into a villain.

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What is the significance of ‘Out, out brief candle’ in the play?

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It encapsulates Macbeth’s despair and nihilism at life’s transience.

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