Macbeth – Act I, Sc. iv: Decisions, Decisions

Flashcards covering key concepts and vocabulary from Act I, Scene IV of Macbeth, focusing on character decisions and foreshadowing.

Thane of Cawdor

A title of Scottish nobility; in the context of the play, it refers to a traitor whose death signifies betrayal.

Duncan’s statement about trust

Reflects the inability to judge true intentions based on outward appearances.

Foreshadowing

A literary device used to give hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

Prince of Cumberland

The title given to Malcolm, indicating him as the heir to the throne after Duncan.

Macbeth's reaction to Malcolm's title

Reveals Macbeth’s ambition and feelings of jealousy, as he views Malcolm's designation as a hindrance to his own aspirations for power.