Key Themes (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What is the central theme of Macbeth?
What is the central theme of Macbeth?
The corrupting power of unchecked ambition
How is Macbeth described at the beginning of the play?
How is Macbeth described at the beginning of the play?
A brave and honourable Scottish general
What function do the witches' prophecies serve?
What function do the witches' prophecies serve?
They serve as catalysts, not direct causes
What ultimately happens to Lady Macbeth?
What ultimately happens to Lady Macbeth?
Her guilt drives her to madness & suicide
What concept does the play illustrate after Macbeth kills Duncan?
What concept does the play illustrate after Macbeth kills Duncan?
Violence breeds more violence
How are gender expectations used in the play?
How are gender expectations used in the play?
As a weapon of manipulation
How does Macduff respond to Malcolm telling him to 'dispute it like a man'?
How does Macduff respond to Malcolm telling him to 'dispute it like a man'?
He says he must also feel it as a man
What characteristics define Duncan as the ideal king?
What characteristics define Duncan as the ideal king?
Rewards loyalty, shows mercy, prioritises Scotland
Which is NOT listed as one of the 'king-becoming graces' Malcolm describes?
Which is NOT listed as one of the 'king-becoming graces' Malcolm describes?
Ambition, ruthlessness, determination
How does Banquo respond to the witches' prophecies?
How does Banquo respond to the witches' prophecies?
Maintains moral integrity, refuses violence
What does Macbeth hear immediately after murdering Duncan?
What does Macbeth hear immediately after murdering Duncan?
'Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep'
What does Lady Macbeth say during her sleepwalking scene?
What does Lady Macbeth say during her sleepwalking scene?
'What's done cannot be undone'
What does guilt serve as evidence of in the play?
What does guilt serve as evidence of in the play?
Remaining humanity
What do children represent throughout the play?
What do children represent throughout the play?
Hope, continuity, and the future
Why is the murder of Macduff's children considered the play's most horrific act?
Why is the murder of Macduff's children considered the play's most horrific act?
It targets innocence itself