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For whom was Macbeth written

Shakespeare wrote the play Macbeth to be performed for King James I

How have Macbeth and Lady Macbeth reversed roles by the end of the play

In Act 1, Lady Macbeth is the planner, the one who is dragging her reluctant husband into committing one murder. But by Act 4, Macbeth commits murder after murder and Lady Macbeth is the reluctant one, nauseated and consumed with guilt by the bloodshed. The roles actually reverse much earlier in the play, when Macbeth kills the grooms. That was not in Lady Macbeth's plan, and she is horrified by it.

What is the relationship between iambic pentameter and blank verse

Blank verse is a form of verse that uses iambic pentameter.

What is the best translation of If you have displaced the mirth broke the good meeting With most admired disorder

D. You have ruined a fun evening by making a fool of yourself.

Which event from Acts II and III demonstrates the recurring motif of Fair is foul and foul is fair

Banquo doesn't commit any crime but is murdered at Macbeth's command. -APEX

How do the three witches make Hecate angry

They made Hecate angry by not letting her participate in their plans. -Macbeth.

What is the best example of a tragic flaw

Macbeth's desire for power.

Who becomes the main suspect in King Duncan's murder

Malcolm and Donalbain. Later, people start to suspect Macbeth.

What makes Hecate's speech stand out from the speech of other characters

she speaks in rhyme.

Which event is an example of irony in Macbeth

Macbeth has been crowned king- a glorious position- but he feels empty and worthless because of his actions. -apex

Which character is the best example of a tragic hero

a young men tries to go home to his wife and family after a long war b

How were stories with supernatural elements viewed differently in Shakespeare time versus how they are viewed today

Audiences during Shakespeare's time considered witches and curses to be real and much scarier than todays audiences would.

Shakespeare's audiences would have assumed that caused the strange elements in Macbet

(Apex)~Witchcraft

that other answer is wrong ;{

What evidence from the text supports the idea that Lady Macbeth believes her husband is too weak and cowardly to kill the king

art thou afeared / to be the same in thine own act and valour / as thou art in desire?

Which translation of the passage best explains Macbeth's reasoning for not murdering Duncan

Duncan is such a good and popular king; it would be cruel to kill him and make the country sad.

What evidence from the text supports the idea that Macbeth has decided to stop being indecisive and will take action

the flighty purpose never is o'ertook/ unless the deed go with it

Why do Malcolm Donalbain feel they need to leave Scotland

Apex 1.2.7 Quiz) They fear they will be murdered.

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