Macbeth: Characters (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Macbeth's dagger hallucination symbolises
Macbeth's dagger hallucination symbolises
Psychological torment & overwhelming ambition
'Stepp'd in blood' metaphor shows
'Stepp'd in blood' metaphor shows
Redemption impossible; irreversible crimes
Lady M 'unsex me' represents
Lady M 'unsex me' represents
Rejection of gender roles to embrace evil
'Out, damned spot!' symbolises
'Out, damned spot!' symbolises
Inescapable guilt & psychological burden
Banquo's suspicion of Macbeth shows
Banquo's suspicion of Macbeth shows
He remains morally upright unlike Macbeth
Banquo's oracle reflection reveals
Banquo's oracle reflection reveals
Natural ambition; response defines character
Macduff 'feel it as a man' conveys
Macduff 'feel it as a man' conveys
Balanced masculinity: emotion + action
Macduff calling Macbeth 'hellhound' represents
Macduff calling Macbeth 'hellhound' represents
Good vs evil clash; Macbeth as evil creature
Duncan's 'mind's construction' quote foreshadows
Duncan's 'mind's construction' quote foreshadows
Duncan being deceived; vulnerability of goodness
Duncan's angelic virtues emphasise
Duncan's angelic virtues emphasise
Divine right of kings; serious moral conflict
'Fair is foul' theme
'Fair is foul' theme
Appearance vs reality; moral confusion
Witches' prophecy explores theme of
Witches' prophecy explores theme of
Fate vs free will; power of suggestion
Malcolm's 'unfelt sorrow' quote shows
Malcolm's 'unfelt sorrow' quote shows
Growing understanding of deceit & betrayal
Malcolm calling Macbeth 'tyrant' highlights
Malcolm calling Macbeth 'tyrant' highlights
Transformation from noble warrior to hated tyrant