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WorksheetsLiterary Themes in Macbeth Act 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Themes are the __________ __________ of a text. They usually center around a __________ but they are stated as a comment about human experience. Stories can have __________ themes, some more dominant than others.
central ideas, character, multiple
minor details, plot, single
background elements, setting, few
The __________ __________ refers to the fundamental issues of human existence which can include any theme about human nature, human society or the way we live our lives.
central theme
human condition
narrative structure
Three ways to find a theme are: __________, __________, __________.
analyzing characters, examining conflicts, identifying symbols
reading summaries, watching adaptations, discussing with peers
focusing on dialogue, noting settings, observing costumes
Remember that themes are __________.
universal
specific
irrelevant
Remember that themes are __________.
complex
simple
unimportant
Remember that themes are __________.
subjective
objective
factual
Remember that texts can have __________ themes.
multiple
single
no
Which theme is associated with the disruption of order in Macbeth?
Disorder
Fate
Power
In Macbeth, which theme explores the roles and expectations of men and women?
Gender Roles
Power
Greed
Which theme in Macbeth is linked to the idea of destiny and predetermined events?
Fate
Power
Supernatural
