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Macbeth
William Shakespeare
Study Guide
NO FEAR
Translation
Summary
Plot Overview
Five Key Questions
What Does the Ending Mean?
Summary & Analysis
Act 1, scenes 1–4
Act 1, scenes 5–7
Act 2, scenes 1–2
Act 2, scenes 3–4
Act 3, scenes 1–3
Act 3, scenes 4–6
Act 4, scenes 1–3
Act 5, scenes 1–11
Video Plot Summary
Characters
Character List
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
The Three Witches
Banquo
Macduff
Main Ideas
Themes
Plot Analysis
Protagonist
Antagonist
Setting
Motifs
Symbols
Genre
Style
Point of View
Tone
Foreshadowing
Key Facts
Is Lady Macbeth a Villain or a Victim?
How is Macbeth a Tragic Hero?
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
Ambition
Guilt
Children
Patriotism
Quotes By Section
Act 1, Scenes 1-4
Act 1, Scenes 5-7
Act 2, Scenes 1-2
Act 2, Scenes 3-4
Act 3, Scenes 1-3
Act 3, Scenes 4-6
Act 4, Scenes 1-3
Act 5, Scenes 1-11
Quotes By Character
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
The Three Witches
Banquo
Macduff
Further Study
Context
Witchcraft in Shakespeare’s England
Movie Adaptations
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Act 1, scenes 1-4
Act 1, scenes 5-7
Act 2, scenes 1-2
Act 2, scenes 3-4
Act 3, scenes 1-3
Act 3, scenes 4-6
Act 4, scenes 1-3
Act 5, senes 1-11
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Companion Texts
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
How To Cite No Fear Macbeth
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further study
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Quiz
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Quiz
1
of 5
What does the play suggest happens when one uses violence to attain power?
It begets more violence.
It leads to wonderful things.
It is a reasonable means to ambitious ends.
It messes with the space-time continuum.
2
of 5
What negative attribute is masculinity equated with throughout the play?
Impotence
Manipulation
Naked aggression
Psychosis
3
of 5
What is a true and good king of Scotland supposed to value?
He should be a strong advocate for the unification of Scotland, Ireland, and England.
He should be loyal to Scotland above all personal interests.
He should see the expansion of Scottish borders as his primary goal.
He should make national ambitions a reflection of his personal ambitions.
4
of 5
What are most of the witches’ prophecies?
Nursery rhymes without meaning
Questions that remain unanswered
Riddles that are fulfilled
Riddles that are unfulfilled
5
of 5
What does blood symbolize throughout the play?
Birth
Innocence
Pain
Guilt
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Macbeth: Popular pages
NO FEAR
No Fear Macbeth
CHARACTERS
Character List
CHARACTERS
Macbeth: Character Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Plot Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Is Lady Macbeth a Villain or a Victim?
QUOTES
Quotes by Theme
FURTHER STUDY
Review Quiz
