Macbeth: Characters (OCR GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Macbeth's dagger vision symbolises
Macbeth's dagger vision symbolises
Psychological torment & overwhelming ambition
Meaning of 'stepp'd in blood' metaphor
Meaning of 'stepp'd in blood' metaphor
Redemption no longer possible; cycle of violence
Lady Macbeth 'unsex me here' shows
Lady Macbeth 'unsex me here' shows
Rejection of traditional gender roles
'Out, damned spot' symbolises
'Out, damned spot' symbolises
Inescapable guilt haunting Lady Macbeth
Banquo's character trait vs Macbeth
Banquo's character trait vs Macbeth
Remains morally upright despite temptation
Banquo vs Macbeth response to ambition
Banquo vs Macbeth response to ambition
Banquo doesn't act; Macbeth commits murder
Macduff's view of true manhood
Macduff's view of true manhood
Balanced: action + emotion & empathy
Macduff calls Macbeth 'hellhound' meaning
Macduff calls Macbeth 'hellhound' meaning
Evil creature consumed by ambition & treachery
Duncan's trusting nature symbolises
Duncan's trusting nature symbolises
Vulnerability of goodness; tragic irony
Duncan's virtues emphasise
Duncan's virtues emphasise
Kings are chosen by God (Divine Right)
'Fair is foul, foul is fair' theme
'Fair is foul, foul is fair' theme
Appearance vs reality; moral confusion
Witches' prophecy illustrates
Witches' prophecy illustrates
Power of suggestion influencing behaviour
Theme explored via witches' prophecy
Theme explored via witches' prophecy
Fate versus free will
Malcolm's quote on false sorrow shows
Malcolm's quote on false sorrow shows
Growing understanding of deceit & betrayal
Malcolm on Macbeth's transformation
Malcolm on Macbeth's transformation
From respected warrior to hated tyrant