Macbeth revision

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Dexter Parker
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Define the meaning of "Equivocation" Using deliberately unclear language to conceal the truth.
What is Macbre imagery? Bloody & violent images.
What is foreshadowing? When the writer hints to what will happen.
What is the Divine Rights of Kings? When the king is seen as being appointed by God,The king can not be changed.
What is a patronage? This is when the king pays money (Shakespeare got paid by the king to write his plays)
What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hears Macbeth has defeated Macdonwald? He calls him "valiant Cousin! Worthy gentleman!" This is ironic, being said to the man who will be his murderer.
Who is sentenced to death? The Thane Macdonwald of Cawdor is sentenced to death.
define 'epithet' epithet is the title given to a character e.g "Brave Macbeth".
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