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Macbeth
The tragedy of Macbeth was written by William Shakespeare, probably between 1603 and 1606. The play has been adapted into operas, movies, television programs, and other books.
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What is the significance of the dagger in scene 1?
the significance of macbeth seeing the dagger is that he is looking into his conscience and he is already feeling guilty of killing duncan
What does Macbeth mean in his aside about two truths being prologue to imperial theme?
He is talking about how he was told two truths, one of the past that he was the thane of Glamis, one of the present that he is now the thane of Cawdor, and that in the future, he will become the King. The first two are leading to the grand finale of him becoming King.
In the play Macbeth what special powers does King Edward Have?
he has the ability to heal through prayers and prophecies
At the banquet what happens when Macbeth mentions Banquos absence?
By the end of the play, Banquo has been dead for some time.
What are two examples that show us that Duncan is bad judge of character?
Duncan's trust of Macbeth shows he is a bad judge of character. The fact that he is willing to stay in Macbeth's home and ultimately dies for it is because of his inability to recognize who Macbeth really is.
Three relationships that bind duncan and Macbeth?
Duncan and Macbeth are cousins. Therefore, they are bound by kinship. They are also bound by subject and host, as Macbeth is hosting Duncan as his guest.
When Macbeth announces that he will be alone until dinner what does he really do during this time?
he cant help but to think of the prediction of him becoming king
It's a supernatural theme
In Macbeth who jokes about being at the hell gate?
the porter, which is the guy who answers the castle doors at night so that no one else will have to get up
Macbeth Who says cannot be ill cannot be good?
Macbeth says it, when he's contemplating the witches' prophecy.
Is Lady Macbeth aware that Macbeth has planned the death of Banquo and fleance?
No, Lady Macbeth is not aware that Macbeth has planned the death of Banquo and Fleance.
i think it was the queen elizabeth
What king did Macbeth kill in the beginning of Macbeth?
Macbeth killed King Duncan after hearing the witches' prophecies and being urged on by his wife, Lady Macbeth
What does Macbeth wish the knocKing could do to Duncan?
he wishes that it could wake Duncan from death
Why is tragic flaw used in Macbeth?
Tragic flaw is not "used" in a play, it is imposed on a play in an effort to understand it better. Some people think it works, and others don't. But in any event, it was not a concept in Shakespeare's mind when he wrote Macbeth.
What did Macbeth plan to do when he received word that Macduff had fled to England?
murder Macduff's family
That which hath made them drunk hath made me bold - meaning please?
it means the drink which intoxicated the chamberlains gave lady Macbeth the strength the cover their faces and beds with duncan's blood
A porter is simply the man who is in charge of the gate. He's the one that opens it and closes it, and makes sure people who aren't supposed to come in don't.
The porter from Macbeth, specifically, is the comic relief after Duncan is murdered. Shakespeare knew that he had to keep people interested, and thus needed to put in something funny.
The porter has been drinking all night, and when he hears Macduff and Lennox knocking, he imagines that he is porter to the gates of Hell. He then proceeds to imagine what kind of people he would let in.
I hope this helps.
