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Macbeth

Geschke/British Literature Macbeth Act I Notes. Characterization of Macbeth. BraveStrongTrustworthyFrom the perspective of DuncanGood soldierViolent StreakKilled his enemy in a very violent wayRan his sword up from his stomach to his chinForeshadowing?. Geschke/British Literature

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Macbeth

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    1. Geschke/British Literature Macbeth Act I Notes Macbeth Act I Notes

    2. Geschke/British Literature Macbeth Act I Notes Characterization of Macbeth Brave Strong Trustworthy From the perspective of Duncan Good soldier Violent Streak Killed his enemy in a very violent way Ran his sword up from his stomach to his chin Foreshadowing?

    3. Geschke/British Literature Macbeth Act I Notes Characterization of Lady Macbeth Controlling Manipulative Strong-willed Wicked Contrasts her strong will to Macbeth’s She has the will power and determination to kill her new-born baby

    4. Geschke/British Literature Macbeth Act I Notes Characterization of Duncan Seems to be a good king Poor judge of character? Original Thane of Cawdor betrayed him Will Macbeth, the new Thane of Cawdor, do the same?

    5. Geschke/British Literature Macbeth Act I Notes Characterization of Banquo Loyal to Duncan Friend of Macbeth Does not trust the witches Seems wise

    6. Geschke/British Literature Macbeth Act I Notes Purpose of the Witches “Fair is foul, and foul is fair” (I.i.10) Paradox/Oxymoron False appearances Macbeth? Lady Macbeth? Banquo?

    7. Geschke/British Literature Macbeth Act I Notes Purpose of the Witches Prophecy Macbeth He will become Thane of Cawdor He will become king Banquo He will not become king His children will become kings

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