Macbeth: Act One

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What is dramatic irony?

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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not, creating tension and engagement.

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What does Lady Macbeth ask the spirits to do to her?

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She asks the spirits to take away her womanly traits and make her more masculine.

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Why does Lady Macbeth believe Macbeth will hesitate to kill Duncan?

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She thinks he is too nice and lacks the ruthlessness needed to seize power.

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What is one reason Macbeth gives against killing Duncan?

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He is Duncan's relative.

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Who devises the plan to murder Duncan?

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Lady Macbeth.

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What is the significance of the witches in Act One of Macbeth?

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The witches represent fate and prophecy, setting the stage for Macbeth's ambition and moral conflict.

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How does Macbeth react to the witches' prophecy?

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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 consider regicide, leading to his moral decline.

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What does Lady Macbeth mean by 'unsex me here'?

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She desires to shed her femininity to gain the strength to commit murder.

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What is the theme of appearance vs. reality in Act One?

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Characters often hide their true intentions, leading to deception and betrayal.