Act 1 Analysis (Grade 12 NSC Matric English FAL): Flashcards
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Witches' meeting place in Scene 1
Witches' meeting place in Scene 1
Desolate heath during thunderstorm
'Fair is foul' theme meaning
'Fair is foul' theme meaning
Appearance versus reality
Witches' 3 prophecies to Macbeth
Witches' 3 prophecies to Macbeth
Glamis, Cawdor, King of Scotland
Banquo's prophecy about kingship
Banquo's prophecy about kingship
Father kings but never be king himself
Duncan's heir announced in Scene 4
Duncan's heir announced in Scene 4
Malcolm
Lady Macbeth's trait vs Macbeth
Lady Macbeth's trait vs Macbeth
More ruthless and determined
Dramatic irony in Scene 6
Dramatic irony in Scene 6
Duncan praises castle unaware of murder plot
Macbeth's reasons against murder
Macbeth's reasons against murder
Kinsman/subject, host, Duncan's virtue
Lady Macbeth's manipulation method
Lady Macbeth's manipulation method
Questions his masculinity and courage
Macbeth's transformation by Act 1 end
Macbeth's transformation by Act 1 end
From noble hero to committed murderer