Macbeth 5.7 Performance: Macbeth and Macduff Fight

The transcript depicts a dramatic confrontation where a character, initially fearless due to a prophecy, learns the truth about his opponent's birth, which nullifies his perceived invincibility. This revelation leads to a realization of deceit and a final resolution to fight, despite the odds.

What does the character initially believe about his invincibility?

• He is the strongest warrior in the land.

• He can only be defeated by a god.

• He is protected by a magical shield.

• He cannot be harmed by anyone born of a woman.

What causes the character to lose confidence in his invincibility?

• His magical shield is broken.

• His opponent is not born of a woman.

• His opponent is revealed to be a god.

• He is outnumbered by enemies.

How does the character respond to the revelation about his opponent?

• He decides to fight to the end.

• He refuses to fight.

• He flees the battlefield.

• He surrenders immediately.

What does the character refuse to do despite the odds against him?

• Surrender and be humiliated.

• Call for reinforcements.

• Negotiate peace.

• Use a secret weapon.

What is the character's final decision in the battle?

• To fight until the end.

• To seek a truce.

• To retreat and regroup.

• To call for a ceasefire.