Macbeth 3.4 Performance: Macbeth, Lines 102b-111

The transcript explores themes of strength and fear through animal metaphors, challenges the listener to face adversity with courage, and concludes with a confrontation of illusions leading to self-realization and reaffirmation of identity.

Which animals are used to symbolize strength and power in the first section?

• Dragon, phoenix, griffin

• Lion, eagle, shark

• Russian bear, armed rhinoceros, hurricane tiger

• Elephant, wolf, falcon

What does the speaker claim will never happen to their nerves?

• They will never tremble

• They will never be strong

• They will never be calm

• They will never be weak

In the second section, where does the speaker challenge any threat to confront them?

• In the desert

• In the city

• In the forest

• In the ocean

What does the speaker refer to as a 'horrible shadow'?

• A real threat

• An unreal mockery

• A strong resolve

• A powerful animal

How does the speaker describe their state after dismissing unreal fears?

• As a shadow

• As a man again

• As a warrior

• As a child