Lead on, Macduff
See Lay on, Macduff.
Quote of the Day:
“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances.” – William Shakespeare
Related and Similar Terms:
- Actor’s License: The freedom for actors to interpret their roles as they see fit.
- To Be or Not to Be: An existential query from Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” pondering existence.
- Break a leg: A good-luck wish in theater.
- All the world’s a stage: Reflects on life and roles people play from Shakespeare’s “As You Like It.”
Synonyms:
- Carry on
- Move ahead
- Proceed
- Continue
Antonyms:
- Halt
- Stop
- Cease
Humorous Quote:
“Though she be but little, she is fierce!” – Shakespeare (A Midsummer Night’s Dream). Guess size doesn’t always matter, whoever said small can’t pack a punch clearly never met Juliet!
Suggested Reads:
- “Macbeth” by William Shakespeare
- “Shakespeare’s Insults: Educating Your Wit” by Wayne F. Hill, Cynthia J. Ottchen
- “Shakespeare in Love” (Film)
- “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare” (Book)
- “Shakespeare: The Invention of the Human” by Harold Bloom
Leaderboards aren’t just for stage left! Think you know your Bard from your barn? Let’s test those theatrical idioms!
### Which of these is a direct quote from "Macbeth"?
- [ ] To question or not to question, that is the query
- [ ] Et tu, Brute?
- [x] Lead on, Macduff
- [ ] Beware the Ides of March
> **Explanation:** "Lead on, Macduff," is often misquoted from "Lay on, Macduff" in "Macbeth." The others hail from different Shakespearean plays entirely.
### Identify the validated theater idiom:
- [x] Break a leg
- [ ] Grow a tree while singing
- [ ] Jump over the moon
- [ ] Swim with sharks
> **Explanation:** "Break a leg" is a real theater idiom that actually wishes someone good luck.
### True or False: 'Lead on, Macduff' correctly quotes Macbeth
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** The line is actually "Lay on, Macduff," spoken by Macbeth during his final battle. Shakespearean fans just couldn’t bear to give it up entirely, it seems!
With a twinkle in your eye and a script in your hand, remember: “Parting is such sweet sorrow.” – William Shakespeare
By Bardly Cooper, writing with both wit and wisdom alike. Till next time, keep your thy theater lights bright and language light of heart!
