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In Act 4 of Macbeth, the first apparition, an armed head, primarily symbolizes Macbeth's looming threat from which character?
Macduff
How does Macbeth react to the witches' prophecies in Act 4?
Overconfident falsely secure
What is the primary purpose of the witches' repetition in 'Double, double toil and trouble'?
Set an ominous rhythmic tone
Which recurring motif in Act 4 is shown by repeated blood and violence?
The corruption of power
Who said, 'By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes' in Act 4?
The Second Witch
How does the murder of Macduff's family in Act 4 contribute to tyranny?
Reveals Macbeth's brutal rule
Which character's actions in Act 4 best exemplify the theme of revenge?
Macduff
Which theme is developed by the quote 'From this moment, the very firstlings of my heart shall be the firstlings of my hand'?
Unchecked ambition
How does the murder of Macduff's family in Act 4 spur Macduff's development?
Drives his quest for revenge
Which best describes the significance of the darkness motif in Act 4?
Represents pervasive evil
In Act 4, which character is most moved by his family's loss?
Macduff
Which quote reflects Macbeth's reliance on witch prophecies?
Then live Macduff: fear none
Which literary device is used in 'By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes'?
Foreshadowing
Which theme is highlighted by blood symbolism in Act 4?
Guilt and violent cost
Which character's actions in Act 4 show the corrupting influence of power?
Macbeth
Which theme is developed by the quote 'Then live, Macduff: what need I fear of thee?'?
False security
