Macbeth Quotation Analysis Test
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"Fair is foul, and foul is fair./ Hover through the fog and filthy air" (I, i, 11-12). Identify
speaker and context CORRECT ANSWERS Speaker: witches
Context: End of scene one, as they cast a spell on the entire play
Examples of Significance CORRECT ANSWERS 1. provides details of the setting
(physical or psychological) which is important for influencing or understanding the action
of the plot
2. advances or complicates the plot
3. reveals or develops character
4. creates atmosphere through the use of foreshadowing, flashback, suspense, etc...
5. develops theme
Significance of Fair is foul, foul is fair, hover through the fog and filthy air CORRECT
ANSWERS creates a dark and ominous atmosphere through the use of foreshadowing
and suspense
Audience is left in suspense, wondering what the spell will mean and what will happen
next
Foreshadows that there will be chaos and all will be out of order as Macbeth disrupts
order by killing the king and taking over his position when it was supposed to be
Malcolm taking King Duncan's place, and a line that will connect Macbeth to the witches
later on
develops theme of Appearance vs Reality
spell entails- what's right will appear to be wrong and what's wrong will appear to be
right
Later in play, Macbeth becomes king after Duncan's death
Appears to characters that Macbeth rightfully earned the title, in reality, however, he
played foul to earn it by killing Duncan, which was wrong to do.
Malcolm was supposed to be king, as he was Duncan's heir or son
It was right to give the title to Malcolm, but the characters viewed it as wrong and
wrongly gave it to Macbeth because they thought it was the right thing to do. Ironic-
audience knows that things aren't what they appear to be, but characters do not
, " The Prince of Cumberland! That is a step/ on which i must fall down or else o'erleap/
for it lies in my way" Speaker and Context CORRECT ANSWERS Speaker: Macbeth
Context: After Duncan honours him with the title of Thane of Cawdor
Significance of The Prince of Cumberland! That is a step on which I must fall down or
else overleap for it lies in my way CORRECT ANSWERS develops and reveals
Macbeth's character
shows that Macbeth is easily jealous of others and feels threatened by others success
jealous of Malcolm, who has been crowned Prince of Cumberland
also shows that he wants to gain power and is very ambitious about becoming king
"Look like the innocent flower/ But be the serpent under't" Speaker and Context
CORRECT ANSWERS Speaker: Lady Macbeth
Context: when they are contemplating Duncan's murder and he is about to arrive at their
castle
Significance of look like the innocent flower but be the serpent under't CORRECT
ANSWERS develops the theme of Appearance vs Reality
Lady Macbeth is telling her husband to hide his true emotions
She wants him to be a gracious host while at the same time plotting Duncan's murder
This is ironic- Duncan stated earlier that he has difficulty judging people's character by
their outward appearance.
"This castle hath a pleasant seat; the air/ nimbly and sweetly recommends itself/ Unto
our gentle senses" Speaker and Context CORRECT ANSWERS Speaker: Duncan
Context: to Banquo outside of Macbeth's castle before they enter it for a dinner hosted
by Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
Significance of this castle hath a pleasant seat the air nimbly and sweetly recommends
itself unto our gentle senses CORRECT ANSWERS develops theme of Appearance vs
Reality
on the outside, castle appears to be welcoming and inviting
in reality, it is a hostile and evil place, as Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plan on being
gracious and courteous towards Duncan so that they can lure him into being murdered
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth seem sweet and innocent, but in reality, have horrible
intentions deep down
Ironic- Duncan stated earlier that he's a poor judge of character based on outer
appearances
"If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me without my stir" Speaker and
Context CORRECT ANSWERS Speaker: Macbeth
Context: he is in a trance after the witches gave him the prophecies of becoming the
new thane of cawdor then king, and the first prophecy ends up coming true
Complete Questions And Answers |
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"Fair is foul, and foul is fair./ Hover through the fog and filthy air" (I, i, 11-12). Identify
speaker and context CORRECT ANSWERS Speaker: witches
Context: End of scene one, as they cast a spell on the entire play
Examples of Significance CORRECT ANSWERS 1. provides details of the setting
(physical or psychological) which is important for influencing or understanding the action
of the plot
2. advances or complicates the plot
3. reveals or develops character
4. creates atmosphere through the use of foreshadowing, flashback, suspense, etc...
5. develops theme
Significance of Fair is foul, foul is fair, hover through the fog and filthy air CORRECT
ANSWERS creates a dark and ominous atmosphere through the use of foreshadowing
and suspense
Audience is left in suspense, wondering what the spell will mean and what will happen
next
Foreshadows that there will be chaos and all will be out of order as Macbeth disrupts
order by killing the king and taking over his position when it was supposed to be
Malcolm taking King Duncan's place, and a line that will connect Macbeth to the witches
later on
develops theme of Appearance vs Reality
spell entails- what's right will appear to be wrong and what's wrong will appear to be
right
Later in play, Macbeth becomes king after Duncan's death
Appears to characters that Macbeth rightfully earned the title, in reality, however, he
played foul to earn it by killing Duncan, which was wrong to do.
Malcolm was supposed to be king, as he was Duncan's heir or son
It was right to give the title to Malcolm, but the characters viewed it as wrong and
wrongly gave it to Macbeth because they thought it was the right thing to do. Ironic-
audience knows that things aren't what they appear to be, but characters do not
, " The Prince of Cumberland! That is a step/ on which i must fall down or else o'erleap/
for it lies in my way" Speaker and Context CORRECT ANSWERS Speaker: Macbeth
Context: After Duncan honours him with the title of Thane of Cawdor
Significance of The Prince of Cumberland! That is a step on which I must fall down or
else overleap for it lies in my way CORRECT ANSWERS develops and reveals
Macbeth's character
shows that Macbeth is easily jealous of others and feels threatened by others success
jealous of Malcolm, who has been crowned Prince of Cumberland
also shows that he wants to gain power and is very ambitious about becoming king
"Look like the innocent flower/ But be the serpent under't" Speaker and Context
CORRECT ANSWERS Speaker: Lady Macbeth
Context: when they are contemplating Duncan's murder and he is about to arrive at their
castle
Significance of look like the innocent flower but be the serpent under't CORRECT
ANSWERS develops the theme of Appearance vs Reality
Lady Macbeth is telling her husband to hide his true emotions
She wants him to be a gracious host while at the same time plotting Duncan's murder
This is ironic- Duncan stated earlier that he has difficulty judging people's character by
their outward appearance.
"This castle hath a pleasant seat; the air/ nimbly and sweetly recommends itself/ Unto
our gentle senses" Speaker and Context CORRECT ANSWERS Speaker: Duncan
Context: to Banquo outside of Macbeth's castle before they enter it for a dinner hosted
by Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
Significance of this castle hath a pleasant seat the air nimbly and sweetly recommends
itself unto our gentle senses CORRECT ANSWERS develops theme of Appearance vs
Reality
on the outside, castle appears to be welcoming and inviting
in reality, it is a hostile and evil place, as Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plan on being
gracious and courteous towards Duncan so that they can lure him into being murdered
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth seem sweet and innocent, but in reality, have horrible
intentions deep down
Ironic- Duncan stated earlier that he's a poor judge of character based on outer
appearances
"If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me without my stir" Speaker and
Context CORRECT ANSWERS Speaker: Macbeth
Context: he is in a trance after the witches gave him the prophecies of becoming the
new thane of cawdor then king, and the first prophecy ends up coming true
