Answer These Tragedy Act of Macbeth Flashcards

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While Lady Macbeth is sleepwalking, what feeling is she consumed by?
Guilt
Why is Lady Macbeth probably carrying the candle?
Ward off the darkness
What does the Gentlewoman report that Lady Macbeth is doing in her sleep?
Writes a letter
What is the Gentlewoman's attitude toward Lady Macbeth?
She is loyal to her but she is disturbed by her
What does the doctor believe Lady Macbeth may do after seeing her sleepwalking?
Harm herself
Macbeth's men deserted him which allows Malcolm to feel what?
Confident
Why doesn't Macbeth fear "death at the hands of the rebels?"
He has faith in the witches' prophecies
Caithness gives what information about Macbeth?
Macbeth cannot control himself
Menteith's speech about declaring that they will all die fighting for their cause is an example of what?
Foreshadowing
What makes Macbeth fearless in battle and unconcerned about the thanes who are about to fight him?
His knowledge of the prophecies
The Doctor knowing that Lady Macbeth's illness is connected to Macbeth's guilt is an example of what?
Dramatic irony
How does Macbeth know that Macduff will be the one to kill him?
He was not born by a woman, he was taken from his mother's womb.
Why does Macbeth decide to go outside the castle and fight?
Birnam Wood is moving
What is Malcolm's goal at the end of the play after being hailed as king?
Reward his thanes by making them earls
How does Malcolm show that he will be a good king?
He thanks his supporters and rewards them