Macbeth - characters

What is the importance of the character Macduff?

• He represents justice and ultimately avenges Duncan's murder.

• He is a loyal friend to Macbeth throughout the play.

• He is the first to discover Duncan's body.

• He seeks power for himself and betrays his allies.

What does the phrase 'fair is foul, and foul is fair' signify?

• It signifies the theme of appearance versus reality in the play.

• It represents the idea of justice being served.

• It indicates the importance of loyalty among characters.

• It suggests that good deeds will always be rewarded.

Character that was meant to provide comic relief in the play, and jokes he is hells gate keeper.

• The Porter

• Macbeth

• Banquo

• Lady Macbeth

Character that joins Macduff to overthrow Macbeth at the end of the play

• Siward

• Banquo

• Duncan

• Malcolm

What is the theme of ambition in Macbeth?

• Ambition leads to the pursuit of power and success at any cost.

• Ambition drives characters to commit heinous acts, leading to their downfall.

• Ambition is portrayed as a positive trait that brings happiness.

• Ambition is irrelevant to the characters' motivations.

Which character fears being falsely framed for murdering Duncan and flees to England?

• Macbeth

• Banquo

• Malcolm

• Donalbain

Characters that flee Scotland in fear of their own lives

• Donalbain, Malcolm, and Macduff

• Banquo, Ross, and Lennox

• Duncan, Fleance, and Hecate

• Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, and the Witches

Which character receives prophecies from the witches and is told that his son will be king?

• Macbeth

• Banquo

• Duncan

• Malcolm

What is the role of Lady Macbeth in the play?

• She is the ambitious wife of Macbeth who encourages him to commit murder to gain power.

• She is a loyal friend to Macbeth who advises him to be cautious.

• She is a supernatural being who influences Macbeth's decisions.

• She is a passive character who does not influence the plot.

Character says, "Come, you spirit that assist murderous thoughts, make me less like a woman and more like a man, and fill me from head to toe with deadly cruelty"?

• Lady Macbeth

• Ophelia

• Gertrude

• Portia