Macbeth round off - 5V

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In act 4 Macbeth sees 3 apparitions appearing from the witches' couldron. Which is NOT one of them?

1. A bloody child
2. A dagger
3. An armed head
4. a crowned child with a tree in his hand

What is important to note about the language of the three witches?

1. It is all garbled and doesn't make sense
2. It rhymes
3. It is all in iambic pentameter
4. It is in old Scottish

Which of the two main characters has the stronger personality, Macbeth or Lady Macbeth?

Lady Macbeth

Macbeth

MAJOR quote! 

When reading and thinking about the famous passage 'Tomorrow an tomorrow...' How would you describe Macbeth's state of mind and the way he feels about his life and life in general at that point?

When everything is going wrong in his life, Macbeth says: 'I am in blood stepped in so far that, should I wade more, returning would as tedious as go over.' Can you explain what he means by this?

Macbeth is described as 'an essentially noble man who degenerates into a mere criminal.' Do you agree with this? Support your answer.

Macbeth goes 'from hero to zero' in this play due to his tragic flaw. Explain this.

Arrogance! War hero - Royal zero

Water and blood play an important role in the play. What does blood represent? What does water represent?

What is an important motif in the play?

Macbeth is said to be a timeless play with universal themes. Do you agree with this?

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What parts of Macbeth are timeless and/ or universal?

What is your feeling about Macbeth now?

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