Writer's Methods & Techniques (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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What do Macbeth's soliloquies reveal?
What do Macbeth's soliloquies reveal?
They reveal inner thoughts, guilt, and ambition.
How does Lady Macbeth's soliloquy contribute to the play?
How does Lady Macbeth's soliloquy contribute to the play?
It highlights her moral struggles and ambition.
What theme does blood symbolize in Macbeth?
What theme does blood symbolize in Macbeth?
It symbolizes guilt and the stain of violence.
Define dramatic irony in Macbeth.
Define dramatic irony in Macbeth.
The audience knows more than the characters do.
How does Duncan view Macbeth's castle?
How does Duncan view Macbeth's castle?
He sees it as peaceful, unaware of impending danger.
What role do the witches play in Macbeth?
What role do the witches play in Macbeth?
They emphasize the theme of the supernatural.
How does imagery contribute to the play's atmosphere?
How does imagery contribute to the play's atmosphere?
It creates a grim mood around evil and ambition.
What does Lady Macbeth mean by 'Out, damned spot!'?
What does Lady Macbeth mean by 'Out, damned spot!'?
It reflects her guilt and psychological torment.
What creates a sense of foreboding in Macbeth?
What creates a sense of foreboding in Macbeth?
Supernatural themes and ominous atmospheres create tension.
What does Shakespeare's use of darkness symbolize?
What does Shakespeare's use of darkness symbolize?
It symbolizes evil and moral corruption in Macbeth.