Characters: Lady Macbeth (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What is Lady Macbeth's overall character journey described as in the play?
What is Lady Macbeth's overall character journey described as in the play?
A tragic descent to madness & suicide
How is Lady Macbeth first introduced in Act I?
How is Lady Macbeth first introduced in Act I?
As a woman of immense ambition & cruelty
What does Lady Macbeth fear is 'too full o' the milk of human kindness' in Macbeth?
What does Lady Macbeth fear is 'too full o' the milk of human kindness' in Macbeth?
His nature
How does Lady Macbeth manipulate Macbeth in Act I?
How does Lady Macbeth manipulate Macbeth in Act I?
By questioning his manhood & resolve
In Act II, what role does Lady Macbeth play as Macbeth begins to waver?
In Act II, what role does Lady Macbeth play as Macbeth begins to waver?
The voice of calculating reason
What does Lady Macbeth claim in Act II will clear them of their deed?
What does Lady Macbeth claim in Act II will clear them of their deed?
A little water
What emotions fill Lady Macbeth in Act III as she begins to break down?
What emotions fill Lady Macbeth in Act III as she begins to break down?
Suspicion, paranoia & inner turmoil
What is the significance of Lady Macbeth's absence in Act IV?
What is the significance of Lady Macbeth's absence in Act IV?
She is becoming unstable & deteriorated
How does Lady Macbeth's guilt manifest in Act V?
How does Lady Macbeth's guilt manifest in Act V?
In sleepwalking & hallucinations
How does Lady Macbeth die?
How does Lady Macbeth die?
By suicide
Why does Lady Macbeth call upon spirits to 'unsex' her in Act I?
Why does Lady Macbeth call upon spirits to 'unsex' her in Act I?
To rid herself of feminine weakness
How do the power dynamics between Lady Macbeth & Macbeth change?
How do the power dynamics between Lady Macbeth & Macbeth change?
She weakens; he becomes independent
What do the imaginary bloodstains Lady Macbeth tries to wash away symbolise?
What do the imaginary bloodstains Lady Macbeth tries to wash away symbolise?
The inescapable nature of her guilt
What is Lady Macbeth's initial reaction to guilt & fear after Duncan's murder?
What is Lady Macbeth's initial reaction to guilt & fear after Duncan's murder?
She dismisses it, focusing on power