Comprehensive Macbeth, Things Fall Apart, Odyssey & Kafka's Metamorphosis

Who wrote Macbeth?

William Shakespeare.

What genre is Macbeth?

Tragedy.

Why is Macbeth considered a tragedy?

The main character falls because of his tragic flaw.

Who is the protagonist of Macbeth?

Macbeth.

What title does Macbeth have at the beginning of Macbeth?

Thane of Glamis.

What title does Macbeth gain in Macbeth?

Thane of Cawdor.

What position does Macbeth eventually reach?

King of Scotland.

What is Macbeth's tragic flaw in Macbeth?

Ambition.

How is Macbeth described at the beginning of Macbeth?

Brave, loyal, respected soldier.

How does Macbeth change throughout Macbeth?

Hero → murderer → tyrant → downfall.

What internal conflict does Macbeth struggle with?

Whether to kill Duncan.

Who is Lady Macbeth?

Macbeth's wife.

What role does Lady Macbeth play?

She encourages Duncan's murder.

How is Lady Macbeth shown early in Macbeth?

Ambitious, manipulative, confident.

How is Lady Macbeth shown later in Macbeth?

Guilty and mentally broken.

What quote shows Lady Macbeth's guilt?

"Out, damned spot!"

What does the imaginary blood represent?

Guilt.

Who is Banquo?

Macbeth's friend and foil.

What prophecy does Banquo receive?

His descendants will become kings.

Why is Banquo important in Macbeth?

He contrasts Macbeth.

Who is King Duncan?

The king murdered by Macbeth.

What does Duncan represent?

Order, peace, justice.

Who restores order?

Macduff.

Who kills Macbeth?

Macduff.

Who gives the prophecies?

The Three Witches.

What is the first prophecy?

Macbeth becomes Thane of Cawdor.

What is the second prophecy?

Macbeth becomes king.

What theme is connected to prophecy?

Fate vs free will.

Do the witches force Macbeth to act?

No.

What is the main theme of Macbeth?

Ambition causes destruction.

What is appearance vs reality?

Things are different than they seem.

What quote shows appearance vs reality?

"Fair is foul, and foul is fair."

What theme is shown by Macbeth gaining power?

Power corrupts.

What does blood symbolize?

Guilt.

What does sleep symbolize?

Innocence.

What does darkness symbolize?

Evil.

What does the dagger symbolize?

Murder.

What do storms symbolize?

Chaos.

What literary device is the dagger speech?

Soliloquy.

Why does Banquo's ghost appear?

Macbeth's guilt.

Who wrote Things Fall Apart?

Chinua Achebe.

Who is the protagonist of Things Fall Apart?

Okonkwo.

How is Okonkwo described?

Strong, proud, traditional.

What is Okonkwo's greatest fear?

Weakness.

Why does Okonkwo fear weakness?

He fears becoming like Unoka.

What is Okonkwo's flaw?

Pride and fear.

Who is Unoka?

Okonkwo's father.

How is Unoka described?

Gentle, peaceful, musical, poor.

Who is Nwoye?

Okonkwo's son.

What happens to Nwoye?

He joins missionaries.

Who is Ezinma?

Okonkwo's daughter.

Who is Ikemefuna?

Boy placed with family.

Why is Ikemefuna important?

His death changes Nwoye.

How does Okonkwo gain status?

Wrestling.

What sacred tradition does Okonkwo break?

Week of Peace.

Why is Okonkwo exiled?

Accidental killing.

How long is exile?

Seven years.

What changes society?

Missionaries and colonialism.

What is the main theme of Things Fall Apart?

Tradition vs change.

What do yams symbolize?

Wealth and masculinity.

What does fire symbolize?

Okonkwo.

What do locusts symbolize?

Colonialism.

Who wrote The Odyssey?

Homer.

What genre is The Odyssey?

Epic poem.

Who is the hero of The Odyssey?

Odysseus.

What is Odysseus trying to do?

Return to Ithaca.

Who is Penelope?

Odysseus's wife.

Who is Telemachus?

Odysseus's son.

What is Odysseus's strength?

Intelligence.

What is Odysseus's flaw?

Hubris.

What is hubris?

Extreme pride.

Who is Polyphemus?

Cyclops defeated by Odysseus.

How does Odysseus escape Polyphemus?

Trickery and hiding under sheep.

What themes appear in The Odyssey?

Loyalty, perseverance, identity, home.

What is hospitality?

Respect toward guests.

What is an invocation?

Calling for help from gods or inspiration.

Who wrote The Metamorphosis?

Franz Kafka.

Who is the main character of The Metamorphosis?

Gregor Samsa.

What happens at the beginning of The Metamorphosis?

Gregor wakes up as an insect.

What is the main theme of The Metamorphosis?

Alienation.

What is alienation?

Isolation from others.

What does Gregor symbolize?

Loss of identity.

How does Gregor's family react?

Fear and rejection.

What themes appear in The Metamorphosis?

Isolation, duty, sacrifice, family conflict.

What mood appears in The Metamorphosis?

Dark and lonely.

Who wrote Exit West?

Mohsin Hamid.

Who are the main characters of Exit West?

Nadia and Saeed.

Why do characters leave home in Exit West?

War.

What magical element appears in Exit West?

Doors.

What do the doors symbolize in Exit West?

Change and migration.

What literary style is used in Exit West?

Magical realism.

What themes appear in Exit West?

Migration, identity, belonging, growth.

What major topic appears in The Night Travellers?

Migration.

What themes appear in The Night Travellers?

Survival, identity, loss, belonging.

What conflict appears often in The Night Travellers?

Character vs society.

What does survival mean in The Night Travellers?

Continuing despite danger.

What is theme?

Main message.

What is tone?

Author attitude.

What is mood?

Reader feeling.

What is imagery?

Sensory description.