Macbeth - the theme of ambition

Explain your understanding of the word 'ambition'

Where does Macbeth's ambition come from?

• The Witches' prophecy

• Lady Macbeth's manipulation

• It was deep down inside him

• All of the above

In Shakespeare's times, how was ambition viewed?

• Positive force - people setting themselves goals

• Positive force - helping society to improve

• Negative force - people trying to overstep their role in society

• Negative force - people challenging the natural order

Fill the gap: 'Cannot be ill, cannot be __________'

What is the Greek term for 'Fatal Flaw'?

• Hubris

• Hamartia

• Epizeuxis

• Epistrophe

What is the meaning of the word 'Regicide'

• Murder of father

• Murder of mother

• Murder of a man

• Murder of the King

At the beginning of play, how is Macbeth presented? (Choose all that apply)

• Brave

• Respected

• Violent

• Cruel

Explain the quote 'if chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me'

When Lady Macbeth says she is going to 'pour' her spirits into Macbeth's ear, she is planning to do what?

• Build his confidence

• Manipulate him into killing the King

• Persuade him to follow his ambition

• Remind him of his power

What is surprising about Lady Macbeth's manipulation of Macbeth?

• She steps outside the usual expectations of a woman

• She has as much ambition as her husband

• She takes on the role of seductress

• She appears to have more power than her husband

• All of the above