Macbeth Act I Flashcard

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How many witches are in Act I Scene i of Macbeth?

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3

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What was the reason for the execution of the original Thane of Cawdor?

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He committed treason against King Duncan and Scotland.

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True or False: Macbeth purposefully keeps his plot against Duncan from Lady Macbeth.

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False

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How does Lady Macbeth manipulate Macbeth?

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By telling him that he is not a man.

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What does Lady Macbeth fear might prevent Macbeth from following her plan?

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That he is too kind.

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What supernatural elements are introduced in Act I of Macbeth?

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The three witches.

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What is the significance of the witches' prophecies in Macbeth?

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They foreshadow Macbeth's rise to power and eventual downfall.

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How does Macbeth react to the witches' prophecies?

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He is initially skeptical but becomes intrigued and ambitious.

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What role does ambition play in Macbeth's character development?

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Ambition drives Macbeth to commit regicide and leads to his moral decline.

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What is Lady Macbeth's attitude towards masculinity?

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She equates masculinity with ruthlessness and ambition.