What do the doctor and the gentlewoman see Lady Macbeth doing? What do they decide to do? What is Lady Macbeth’s mental state in Scene 1? | Lady Macbeth is sleep-walking; trying to wash blood from her hands – “Out, out damn spot.” She recounts all the murders they are responsible for- insane Speaks to no one, including her husband |
What are conditions in Scotland? | Scotland – out of control, starving people, murdering, stealing, no laws. |
What is Macbeth’s mood in Scene 3? | Remains confident because of witches’ prophecies |
What trick does Malcolm use to hide the number of men in his army? What is the importance of the camouflage in Scene 4? | 10,000 men – cut a branch from a tree in Birnam Wood – and use it to camouflage themselves and their numbers. Birnam Wood is marching to Dunsinane – witches’ prophecy is coming true |
What does Malcolm explain about the state of Macbeth’s armies? | Many of his men have gone over to Malcolm’s side; the ones who have stayed with Macbeth are there because of fear – they cannot possibly fight their best because their hearts are not in it – they no longer support the king, Macbeth |
What is Macbeth’s reaction to Lady Macbeth’s death? | “Out, out, brief candle! Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is here no more.” |
What is the importance of Malcolm’s speech in Scene 6? | Malcolm – great leader – war strategy – (been trained to take this role; he has watched and learned from his father) – his men trust him – he asks nothing of his men that he is not willing to do. Remember to add: Malcolm tests Macduff to see if he is still loyal to Macbeth – intelligent and clever – strategy with the branches as they move in to take Macbeth. |
What is Macbeth’s reaction to the news that Birnam Wood is moving? | He is somewhat sorry about all that he has done. He knows the witches have mislead him. – the witches’ prophecy is coming true |
Who first fights Macbeth? What happens? | Young Siward runs into Macbeth first – challenges Macbeth -perfect example of young warrior – believes he is invincible. |
What is Young Siward’s reaction to the name Macbeth? Why is it important that Young Siward die with wounds to the front chest? | Even the devil – is better than Macbeth – worse comparison possible. Wounds are in his chest – shows that he went down fighting – did not run. |
What excuse does Macbeth give Macduff for not wanting to fight him? | Macbeth tells Macduff that he has killed too many in his family already. “My soul is too much charged with blood of thine already.” |
How does Macduff reveal Macbeth’s doom? | Macduff reveals that he was not born naturally – he was ripped from his mother’s womb. |
How does Macbeth die? | Macduff kills him in a sword fight and cuts his head off. |
Who will be the new king of Scotland? What is the significance of Malcolm’s ascension? | Malcolm is placed on the throne where he takes his rightly position. |
Act 5 Macbeth questions
July 17, 2019