Macbeth IV

Which phrase best describes the impression we get of Macduff’s son before he is murdered? Explain your choice, citing details from The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, to support your answer. a, Explanation: Only this answer reflects the whimsical remarks of the boy (“as birds do, mother”) and obvious affection he has for his mother. Choices b, c, and d are not supported by the text, their negative qualities quite contrary to the impression the son gives.
What recurring image in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, is associated with Lady Macduff and her son? Cite examples of this imagery and explain the qualities that it helps to convey. c, Explanation: Examples include Lady Macduff’s many remarks about flying and birds in IV, ii, 1-13; the exchange between son and mother in IV, ii, 32-36; and Malcolm’s poignant remark in IV, iii, 218-219. The bird imagery stresses that Macduff’s home is a nurturing place, like a nest; that Macduff had to flee his “nest” and leave it unprotected; and, most especially, Lady Macduff and her children’s innocence, physical weakness, and lack of protection, thereby underscoring the horror of Macbeth having them killed.
In the witches’ chant in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, Scene i, lines 1-38, what do all the images have in common? Cite examples to show why each choice is correct or incorrect. b, Explanation: This is the only choice that accurately sums up the imagery in the chant. Choice a is incorrect because the images are generally negative and often disgusting. Choice c is incorrect because some of the images (“bubble, bubble,” for example, and “fire burn”) also appear to the senses of sound, touch, and smell. Choice d is incorrect because only a few of the images appeal to the sense of smell.
Which senses do the following lines from Act IV, Scene iii of The Tragedy of Macbeth appeal to? This avarice / Sticks deeper, grows with more pernicious root / Than summer-seeming lust, and it hath been / The sword of our slain kings. sight and touch
One of the images that runs throughout The Tragedy of Macbeth is that of blood
Which of the following lines spoken by Malcolm in Act IV of The Tragedy of Macbeth best conveys how he really feels about Scotland? “. . . It weeps, it bleeds, and each new day a gash / Is added to her wounds.”
In Act IV of The Tragedy of Macbeth,when Macduff’s mother asks him how he is going to manage now that his father is dead, Macduff’s son remarks, “as birds do, mother.” Based on this remark, which of the following best illustrates the impression we get of Macduff’s son before he is murdered? charming, naive, and affectionate
Which of the following words would best replace the underlined word in the following line from Shakespeare’s Macbeth? Thrice the brinded cat hath mew’d. spotted
After visiting the witches in Act IV of The Tragedy of Macbeth, why does Macbeth initially change his mind and decide not to have Macduff killed? He knows Macduff has fled to England.
Witch 2 says, “By the pricking of my thumb, Something wicked this way comes.” Whoarrives? Macbeth arrives
Why is Malcolm in England? Malcolm flees to England because after his father, King Duncan, is murdered, he is afraid that he’s next. He wants to get out of where he lives to be safe.
What news does Ross bring to Macduff? Ross brings news of Macduff’s family’s murders
What does Malcolm resolve to do by the end of Act 4? Malcolm decides that he will go and overthrow Macbeth.
Which senses do the following lines from Act IV, Scene iii of The Tragedy of Macbeth appeal to?This avarice / Sticks deeper, grows with more pernicious root / Than summer-seeming lust, and it hath been / The sword of our slain kings. sight and touch
One of the images that runs throughout The Tragedy of Macbeth is that of Blood
Which of the following lines spoken by Malcolm in Act IV of The Tragedy of Macbeth best conveys how he really feels about Scotland? “. . . It weeps, it bleeds, and each new day a gash / Is added to her wounds.”
In Act IV of The Tragedy of Macbeth,when Macduff’s mother asks him how he is going to manage now that his father is dead, Macduff’s son remarks, “as birds do, mother.” Based on this remark, which of the following best illustrates the impression we get of Macduff’s son before he is murdered? charming, naive, and affectionate
After visiting the witches in Act IV of The Tragedy of Macbeth, why does Macbeth initially change his mind and decide not to have Macduff killed? He knows Macduff has fled to England.
A major purpose of Act IV of The Tragedy of Macbeth is to foreshadow events related to Macbeth’s downfall.
What is a Harpier? a demon spirit
Which of the following words would best replace the underlined word in the following line from Shakespeare’s Macbeth?Thrice the brinded cat hath mew’d. Spotted
After visiting the witches in Act IV of The Tragedy of Macbeth, why does Macbeth initially change his mind and decide not to have Macduff killed? He knows Macduff has fled to England.
In Act IV of The Tragedy of Macbeth,when Macduff’s mother asks him how he is going to manage now that his father is dead, Macduff’s son remarks, “as birds do, mother.” Based on this remark, which of the following best illustrates the impression we get of Macduff’s son before he is murdered? charming, naive, and affectionate
One of the images that runs throughout The Tragedy of Macbeth is that of blood
A major purpose of Act IV of The Tragedy of Macbeth is to foreshadow events related to Macbeth’s downfall.
What is a Harpier? a demon spirit
Which of the following lines spoken by Malcolm in Act IV of The Tragedy of Macbeth best conveys how he really feels about Scotland? “. . . It weeps, it bleeds, and each new day a gash / Is added to her wounds.”
Which of the following words would best replace the underlined word in the following line from Shakespeare’s Macbeth?Thrice the brinded cat hath mew’d. spotted
In The Tragedy of MacBeth, Act III, what is the cause of Macbeth’s irrational behavior at the banquet? his guilty conscience
“There is none but ____ /Whose being I do fear and under him/My genius is rebuked . . . . “ he
In The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act II, Scene ii, Lady Macbeth’s purpose in drugging the servants is so they will sleep through King Duncan’s murder.
To which senses do Malcolm’s images of Scotland in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, Scene iii, lines 45-47, most clearly appeal? Explain your answer.a. sight, sound, and tasteb. sight, taste, and smellc. touch, smell, and soundd. touch, sound, and sight d. touch, sound, and sight
In The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, which adjective would Macduff and Malcolm be most likely to use to describe Macbeth’s rule on Scotland? Explain why it is right or wrong. d. pernicious
What recurring image in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, is associated with Lady Macduff and her son? Cite examples of this imagery and explain the qualities that it helps to convey. c. birds
August 10, 2019