What does Equivocation mean?

the use of ambiguous expressions in order to mislead

What does Shakespeare want us to know about crime?

Crime can destroy a person, Crime can destroy a friendship

A strong desire to achieve something, typically requiring determination

What does Shakespeare want us to know with supernatural equivocation?

Consider all possible meanings before jumping to conclusions

What does Shakespeare want us to know about ambition?

If no moral guidelines to keep us in check, then we will act w/o affliction

The lesson of life the author tells you indirectly

When you commit an act of violence, what follows?

Internal and External Consequences

What does Shakespeare want us to know about trust and distrust?

You can't just trust anyone because they look nice

What is a universal theme?

A theme that is found in literature of all time periods

What does Shakespeare want us to know about cruelty and masculinity?

Women can also be cruel, not just men

What does Shakespeare want us to know about guilt?

Guilt can affect the conscience and the soul

The skillful management of state affairs

What does betrayal and treachery in the play say about life?

People will do whatever it takes to get a position of power

What is a reoccurring theme?

A theme that is in variety of works

An action in which someone betrays their country or someone who trusts them

What was the internal consequence of Macbeth murdering Duncan?

Guilty-ridden conscience, Ruined peace of mind

What does Shakespeare want us to know about statecraft?

Be careful with who you trust b/c you don't know their intentions

Why is ambition a bad thing in the play?

It leads to Macbeth killing people, It leads to Macbeth's downfall in the end

What is an example of supernatural equivocation?

Laugh to scorn the power of man, for none of woman born shall harm Macbeth, Macbeth shall never vanquished be until Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane

Which theme deals with issues in gender?

Cruelty and Masculinity, Lady Macbeth questions Macbeth's manhood

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Themes in Macbeth

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1
What does Equivocation mean?
strong desire to achieve something, typically requiring determination
the use of ambiguous expressions in order to mislead
An action in which someone betrays their country or someone who trusts them
The skillful management of state affairs
2
What does Shakespeare want us to know about crime?
Crime is a very bad thing that you should never do
Crime comes with guilt always
Crime can destroy a person
Crime can destroy a friendship
3
What is ambition?
Moral guidelines that keep us in check when chasing our dreams
Ambition is your biggest goal or dream in life that you want to achieve
A dream that you do not have to work for
A strong desire to achieve something, typically requiring determination
4
What does Shakespeare want us to know with supernatural equivocation?
Be careful who you put your trust in b/c you don't know their intentions
Consider all possible meanings before jumping to conclusions
Equivocation is like an idiom
Ghosts can talk to you and you don't know it
5
What does Shakespeare want us to know about ambition?
If no moral guidelines to keep us in check, then we will act w/o affliction
We can never have to much ambition
If we lack ambition then our dreams and goals will not come true
Ambition is all about hard work and time
6
What is theme?
The lesson of life the author tells you indirectly
A worldly known statement about life
The lesson of life the author tells you directly
The same topic throughout multiple texts
7
When you commit an act of violence, what follows?
Internal and External Consequences
Jail time, buddy
Nothing, you can do whatever you want
A big ole fine
8
What does Shakespeare want us to know about trust and distrust?
People should have to earn your trust
You can't just trust anyone because they look nice
Trust can destroy a relationship
You should trust anyone until they give you a reason not to
9
What is a universal theme?
A theme that is found in literature of all time periods
A theme that means the same in every language
A theme everyone knows
A theme that is known worldwide
10
What does Shakespeare want us to know about cruelty and masculinity?
Feeling masculine, for a man, is a key point to acting right
What people think about you can influence you to commit crimes
Many consider only men to be cruel
Women can also be cruel, not just men
11
What does Shakespeare want us to know about good and evil?
Everyone is all good or all bad
Everyone is good and no one is evil
No one is good and everyone is evil
No one is all good or all bad
12
What does Shakespeare want us to know about guilt?
Guilt only follows after a crime is committed by someone
Guilt can affect the conscience and the soul
Guilt can haunt you for only a few days
Guilt can only affect your mental state
13
Which is the main theme in Macbeth?
Crime
Love
Guilt
Ambition
14
What is statecraft?
The practice of magical skills and abilities
Crafting in the country states
The use of witch spells
The skillful management of state affairs
15
What does betrayal and treachery in the play say about life?
People overthrow their country b/c the gov't betrays them
Life is full of betrayal and treachery
People will do whatever it takes to get a position of power
Everyone betrays someone at some point
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Which theme is poorly portrayed in the play?
Statecraft
Crime
Guilt
Ambition
17
What is a reoccurring theme?
A theme you see in texts through multiple periods of times
A lesson about life that happens to a lot of people
A theme that you see in a text multiple times
A theme that is in variety of works
18
What is treachery?
The use of ambiguity to conceal the truth.
Strong desire to do something, typically requiring determination
An action in which someone betrays their country or someone who trusts them
Callous indifference to or pleasure in causing pain and suffering
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What was the internal consequence of Macbeth murdering Duncan?
Someone killing him
Going to jail
Guilty-ridden conscience
Ruined peace of mind
20
What does Shakespeare want us to know about statecraft?
Realize that women are cruel too
Consider possible meanings before jumping to conclusions
Be careful with who you trust b/c you don't know their intentions
It can destroy friendships and a person
21
True or False: Ambition is a good thing in the play Macbeth.
True
False
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Why is ambition a bad thing in the play?
It leads to Macbeth killing people
No one has goals in the play so they suffer unknowingly
It leads to Macbeth's downfall in the end
Everyone has dreams in the play, but don't work for them
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What is an example of supernatural equivocation?
Laugh to scorn the power of man, for none of woman born shall harm Macbeth
I can watch "The Real World." Then it's right for me to watch the show
Macbeth shall never vanquished be until Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane
Macbeth killing Duncan that way he can be king
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Which theme deals with issues in gender?
Good and evil, men show more good and evil than women in the play
Crime, girls in the play commit more crimes than boys in the play
Ambition, Macbeth has less ambition than Lady Macbeth
Cruelty and Masculinity, Lady Macbeth questions Macbeth's manhood

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