english macbeth
what is a soliloquy
when a character speaks their thoughts aloud.
Aside
a remark intended for the audience to hear, but is unheard
by other characters.
Paradox:
a contradictory statement.
Foil:
a character used in order to contrast with another character
in order to draw attention to their differences.
Antithesis:
when something directly contrasts something else.
Tragic Hero:
a noble character who experiences a tragic downfall.
Hubris:
excessive pride and ambition.
Catharsis:
the release of emotions at the end of the play.
Nobility:
to be of the aristocracy / highest social class.
Emasculation:
to suggest that somebody is less masculine.
Supernatural:
something that goes against the laws of science and
nature, such as witchcraft or ghosts.
Legitimate:
something that is lawful and rightful e.g. a legitimate
king has the right to be on the throne.
Hamartia:
a tragic hero’s fatal flaw.
jacobean era
Shakespeare wrote this play when King James was on the throne.
The Great Chain of Being:
a hierarchical structure for all matter on earth, with God at the top.