Macbeth
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Macbeth
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Introduction
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Plot Summary
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Act 1, scene 1
Act 1, scene 2
Act 1, scene 3
Act 1, scene 4
Act 1, scene 5
Act 1, scene 6
Act 1, scene 7
Act 2, scene 1
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Act 5, scene 9
Act 5, scene 10
Act 5, scene 11
Themes
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Ambition
Fate
Violence
Nature and the Unnatural
Manhood
Quotes
Characters
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Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
Banquo
Macduff
King Duncan
Malcolm
Weird Sisters
Symbols
All Symbols
Visions and Hallucinations
Blood
Sleep
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Allusions
Dramatic Irony
Ethos
Foil
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Genre
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What reason does Lady Macbeth give for not killing Duncan herself?
1 of 7
If things go wrong then Macbeth will get caught and she will remain free
She believes that Macbeth, as the man, should be the one to do it
She thinks it is too risky for her to be directly involved
She thinks that the sleeping Duncan resembled her own father
What does Lady Macbeth's reason for not killing Duncan herself foreshadow?
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Her eventual betrayal of Macbeth
Her future feelings of guilt and remorse
Her future role as the power behind the throne
Her growing ambition and desire for power
What is Macbeth's emotional state immediately after he commits the murder?
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He feels triumphant and powerful
He is indifferent
He is remorseful and anguished
He is focused on the plan to ensure success
What is the contrast between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's behavior after the murder?
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Macbeth is calm, while Lady Macbeth is panicked
Macbeth is focused on the future, while Lady Macbeth is worried about getting caught
Macbeth is confident in their plan, while Lady Macbeth doubts its success
Macbeth is nervous and guilt-ridden, while Lady Macbeth is calm and collected
What happens that terrifies Macbeth soon after the murder of Duncan?
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There is the sound of footsteps approaching
The witches suddenly appear
There is a knock at the castle door
He hears a voice whispering his name
What does Lady Macbeth's statement, "a little water clears us of this deed," reveal about her understanding of guilt right after the murder of Duncan?
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She believes they can easily wash away their guilt and move on
She is aware that their guilt will haunt them forever
She is concerned about Macbeth's guilt but not her own
She thinks that guilt is only experienced by the weak
What does Macbeth's wish that the knocking at the door could wake Duncan indicate about his feelings?
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He regrets committing the murder and feels remorse
He is eager to reveal his crime and face the consequences
He is annoyed that Duncan's death is causing disturbances
He is afraid that Duncan's spirit will come back to haunt them
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