Macbeth Test Review Act 1 and 2

Will the winners lose? Rules I will ask a question. Whoever writes their answer first and raises their board first wins. I will check if it’s right. If not, they are disqualified from that question and the remaining groups can have a chance to answer. Winning group picks a card

What Are the Witches 3 Predictions? Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor Banquo will be father of Kings Macbeth will be King

A characters thoughts and feelings Being Said out loud with no intended Audience. Soliloquy

A long Speech by one character directed to be heard by other character(s). Monologue

“Is this a Dagger which I see before me, the handle toward my hand “Is this a Dagger which I see before me, the handle toward my hand? Come, let me clutch thee.” 2.1.43-46 This is an example of what type of speech? Soliloquy

“If it were done when ‘tis done, then ‘twere well it were done quickly “If it were done when ‘tis done, then ‘twere well it were done quickly.” 1.7.1-2 This is an example of what type of speech? Soliloquy

“Such I account thy love “Such I account thy love. Art thou afeard…screw your courage to the sticking place and we’ll not fail….” 1.7.43-71 This is an example of what type of speech? Monologue

What is a motif? Motifs are recurring structures, contrasts, or literary devices that can help to develop the text’s major themes

How many Syllables are in an IAMB in Iambic Pentameter?

How many syllables are in a line of iambic pentameter?

What 8 Motifs are we focusing on in Macbeth? Fair and Foul Blood Violence Prophecy Light and Dark Hallucinations Supernatural Sleep and Sleeplessness

Which syllable is Stressed in Iambic Pentameter? Every second syllable

How many Iambs are in a line Iambic Pentameter?

What is characterization? Characterization is the process by which the author reveals a character’s traits and personality.

At the end of Act 2.3, Where does Malcolm Run to? England

What is indirect characterization? When the personality of a character is revealed through his/her speech, thoughts, actions etc.

What is Macbeth’s excuse for Killing the Guards? He used the excuse of being angry at the guards because he is loyal to the king. “Who can be wise, amazed, temp’rate, and furious, loyal, and neutral, in a moment? No man. Th’ expedition of my violent love outrun the pauser, reason.” (2.3.127-130)

At the end of act 2.3, Where does Donalbain run to? Ireland

What is direct characterization? When the author clearly tells the audience what the personality or trait of the character is.

What do the witches mean when they say, “Fair is foul, and foul is fair”? - This could mean that things are not what they always appear to be. Good things might actually be bad and vice versa. - This could also mean that bad things are followed by good and good things are always followed by bad.

Who said this quote and what does the quote mean Who said this quote and what does the quote mean? What does it reveal about this character’s personality? “Had he not resembled my father as he slept, I had done’t.” 2.2.16-17 Lady Macbeth said this quote and it means that she would have killed the king if he didn’t look like her father. This shows that she does have a soft spot.

Who said this quote and what does the quote mean Who said this quote and what does the quote mean? What does this reveal about this character’s state of mind? “Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep….Macbeth shall sleep no more.” 2.2.47-57 Macbeth said this quote. He either hallucinated voices or heard spirits that say Macbeth will not be able to sleep anymore. He must feel really guilty and is going crazy.

Who said this quote and what does it mean Who said this quote and what does it mean? What does this reveal about this character’s personality? “My hands are of your color, but I shame to wear a heart so white.” 2.2.82-83 Lady Macbeth said this quote. She said her hands are red but she still feels innocent. This shows that she is heartless and cold.

Who said this quote and what does it mean Who said this quote and what does it mean? “Where we are there’s daggers in men’s smiles. The near in blood, The nearer bloody.” 2.3.164-166 Donalbain said this quote and it means that men are not always what they appear to be. It could also be that those closest to you are not trustworthy.

Themes- Choose ONE of the following themes and explain using specific details how that theme is revealed in the story. (be sure to clearly explain events that happened in the story). 1. Loyalty vs. Betrayal: The Difference Between Kingship and Tyranny 2. Appearance vs. Reality: Some things are not what they appear to be. 3. Masculine vs. Feminine: The relationship between cruelty and masculinity, and feminine innocence. 4. Fate versus Freewill: The corrupting power of unchecked ambition.

Motifs- Choose ONE of the following motifs and explain using specific details how that motif is used in the story. (be sure to clearly explain events that happened in the story). 1. Supernatural 2. Blood 3. Hallucinations 4. Light and Dark