Why does shakespeare open the play by showing the witches? | Bad omen |
How does Duncan reward Macbeth for his bravery in defeating the rebels? | naming him Thane of Cawdor |
Macbeth calls the day of the battle “foul and fair”, what does he mean? | They won, but it was difficult |
When Macbeth is told of his new title how do he and Banquo react | want to talk about it more |
What does Lady Macbeth fear about her husband, after she reads her letter? | he’s too nice |
Lady Macbeth tells her husband to “look like the innocent flower/ but be the serpent under it” Explain what she means | Look innocent, do what you need to do (be plotting) |
Why, in Macbeth’s opinion, is the murder of Duncan so wrong | he doesn’t deserve it, he is his cousin, Duncan is his guest |
How does Lady Macbeth make sure her husband murders Duncan | Questions his manhood, insults him |
Who is sentenced to death? | original Thane of Cawdor |
What do the witches predict for Macbeth? for Banquo | Macbeth- thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, King Banquo- Sons will be king, he will not be |
What news does Ross bring to Macbeth | New Thane of Cawdor |
Malcolm describes Cawdor’s last moments before execution. What is Duncan’s reply. | “There’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face” – you can’t judge a book by it’s cover |
Macbeth says “stars, hide your fires, Let not light see my black and deep desires.” What are Macbeth’s desires? | to be king |
After Lady Macbeth reads the letter, what is her opinion of Macbeth. and how does she plan to help him | All he has to do is show up, she will plan everything. |
What is Lady Macbeth’s “prayer” to the spirits after she learns Duncan is coming | “unsex me here” |
What advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth when he arrives home | act normal |
What are Macbeth’s arguments to himself against killing Duncan | cousin, MAcbeth is loyal to Duncan- he is his King |
What is Lady Macbeth’s plan | 1. get the guards drunk, they will pass out2. Macbeth kills Duncan3. They will frame the guards for the murder of him |
what is a soliloquy? | when a main character makes a solo speech which reveals his innermost thoughts. no other people on stage |
What is the second witches helper | Paddock, a toad |
Heath | open field |
First description of Macbeth | Brave |
other names for the witches | the weird sisters, devil |
What is aside | when a character just wants the audience to hear them |
What is Macbeth’s tragic flaw? | Ambition |
What is Malcolm’s new title | The Prince of Cumberland |
Lady Macbeth & Macbeth’s relationship | trust, communication, honesty, |
What does Lady Macbeth mean by “unsex me” | think like a man. Be emotionally prepared for what is to come. |
Theme of soliloquy #1 | murder of Duncan, pros & cons of killing the King |
“there’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face” | King Duncan |
“Stars, hide your fires; let not light see my black and deep desires” | Macbeth |
“Yet do I fear thy nature; It is too full o’ th’ milk of human kindness To catch the nearest way” | Lady Macbeth |
Act I – Macbeth
August 2, 2019