Macbeth: Characters (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What does Macbeth's vision of the dagger symbolise?
What does Macbeth's vision of the dagger symbolise?
His psychological torment
The dagger Macbeth sees is described as what?
The dagger Macbeth sees is described as what?
An illusion
What does 'stepp'd in blood' symbolise about Macbeth's crimes?
What does 'stepp'd in blood' symbolise about Macbeth's crimes?
Their irreversible nature
What does Lady Macbeth reject when she says 'unsex me here'?
What does Lady Macbeth reject when she says 'unsex me here'?
Traditional gender roles
What does the 'damned spot' symbolise for Lady Macbeth?
What does the 'damned spot' symbolise for Lady Macbeth?
Inescapable guilt
How does Banquo respond to the witches' prophecy?
How does Banquo respond to the witches' prophecy?
He remains morally upright
What does Banquo's line 'May they not be my oracles' reveal?
What does Banquo's line 'May they not be my oracles' reveal?
His human desire for power
What view of masculinity does Macduff show when he says he must 'feel it as a man'?
What view of masculinity does Macduff show when he says he must 'feel it as a man'?
Balanced with emotion and empathy
What does Macduff imply by calling Macbeth a 'hellhound'?
What does Macduff imply by calling Macbeth a 'hellhound'?
Macbeth is an evil creature
What does Duncan's 'mind's construction' quote show about his character?
What does Duncan's 'mind's construction' quote show about his character?
His trusting nature
Why does Shakespeare use angelic imagery for Duncan?
Why does Shakespeare use angelic imagery for Duncan?
Kings are chosen by God
What theme does 'Fair is foul, and foul is fair' capture?
What theme does 'Fair is foul, and foul is fair' capture?
Appearance versus reality
What theme does the witches' prophecy about kingship explore?
What theme does the witches' prophecy about kingship explore?
Fate versus free will
What transformation does Malcolm highlight when he calls Macbeth a 'tyrant'?
What transformation does Malcolm highlight when he calls Macbeth a 'tyrant'?
From honest to tyrant