Macbeth: Key Quotes (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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How does the Sergeant describe Macbeth in Act 1.2?
How does the Sergeant describe Macbeth in Act 1.2?
As brave and deserving of that name
How does Lady Macbeth dismiss their guilt after the murder in Act 2.2?
How does Lady Macbeth dismiss their guilt after the murder in Act 2.2?
She says a little water clears the deed
How does Lady Macbeth manipulate Macbeth in Act 1.7?
How does Lady Macbeth manipulate Macbeth in Act 1.7?
By challenging his masculinity
What does the hallucinated dagger in Act 2.1 symbolise?
What does the hallucinated dagger in Act 2.1 symbolise?
His guilty conscience
Why couldn't Lady Macbeth kill Duncan herself in Act 2.2?
Why couldn't Lady Macbeth kill Duncan herself in Act 2.2?
He resembled her father as he slept
What does Macbeth believe he has destroyed by murdering Duncan?
What does Macbeth believe he has destroyed by murdering Duncan?
His peace and innocence
What does Banquo suspect about Macbeth's kingship in Act 3.1?
What does Banquo suspect about Macbeth's kingship in Act 3.1?
He achieved it through treachery
Why does Macbeth lament about his 'fruitless crown' in Act 3.1?
Why does Macbeth lament about his 'fruitless crown' in Act 3.1?
It won't pass to his descendants
What does Banquo's ghost at the banquet in Act 3.4 symbolise?
What does Banquo's ghost at the banquet in Act 3.4 symbolise?
His guilt and inescapable consequences
What symptom of Lady Macbeth's guilt does the Doctor observe in Act 5.1?
What symptom of Lady Macbeth's guilt does the Doctor observe in Act 5.1?
She compulsively washes her hands
What does Lady Macbeth acknowledge in Act 5.1 with 'What's done cannot be undone'?
What does Lady Macbeth acknowledge in Act 5.1 with 'What's done cannot be undone'?
The crimes are irreversible
How does Angus describe Macbeth's unworthiness as king in Act 5.2?
How does Angus describe Macbeth's unworthiness as king in Act 5.2?
Like a giant's robe on a dwarfish thief
How does Malcolm describe Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in Act 5.9?
How does Malcolm describe Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in Act 5.9?
As a butcher and fiend-like queen