What news regarding Macbeth and Banquo has the captain brought to KingDuncan? | Macbeth being heroic from his efforts |
What further news is brought by Ross? | MacBeth is a trader |
What is King Duncan’s reaction to the news about the Thane of Cawdor? | He is very happy about winning |
What do the witches discuss as they await Macbeth? | The witches talked about how the first witch could not get a chestnut from a sailor’s wife because the wife said no. The witch got all upset, so she planned on putting a curse on the sailor himself when he is out at sea, so he could have bad luck. |
What do the witches say to both Macbeth and Banquo that surprises them? | After greeted MacBeth, granted Macbeth with three titles-part of the future. Banquo is to be Hesitant, fearful. |
What news does Ross relate? | Giving Ross’ honor to the king. |
How do Macbeth and Banquo react differently to Ross’s information? | Macbeth does not want to be king because there is already a king that runs the land. Banquo’s reaction is that Macbeth should be king and he discussed it with him that Macbeth should change his mind. |
Explain the meaning of the following line – “If chance will have me King, why chance may crown me without my stir.” | When Macbeth talked he referred to becoming king and not doing anything to get the throne. TALKING TO BANQOU |
What feelings did the Thane of Cawdor experience prior to his death? | The Thane of Cawdor confessed about his life to the king so he could die happy. |
How had King Duncan always felt about the Thane of Cawdor? What does this reveal about Duncan’s character? | Duncan felt about the Thane of Cawdor was, happiness because he can now move on to the new heir to the throne. Duncan’s character reveals he has a soft spot for others and he is generous to Macbeth and Banquo. |
What announcement does King Duncan make after he, Macbeth and Banquo Exchange warm greetings? | There are more rewards in store for Macbeth and he thanks Banquo too. Duncan told Banquo that he will hold him in his heart after he gave him a hug. |
How does Macbeth view the Prince of Cumberland? | Malcolm and Macbeth are now between the throne. This is a murderous thought because Macbeth is plotting to kill him. Once he killed Malcolm, he can’t go back and he will dread killing Malcolm for years to come. |
How was Lady Macbeth advised of the witches’ prophecies? | Macbeth told his wife about the witches that gave him titles through a letter. |
What is Lady Macbeth’s main concern about her husband? | Not going through with the murder of Duncan because she thinks Macbeth is too kind to murder Duncan. |
On whom does Lady Macbeth call for guidance and strength? | She called spirits for removing her womanly qualities so she could kill Duncan. |
What does Lady Macbeth mean by “He that’s coming must be provided for”? | Talking about the plan about killing Duncan at night. |
As Duncan arrives at Inverness, does he suspect that anything could be wrong? | He does not think that anything is wrong because he is thanking Lady Macbeth for having him at her home. |
What is ironic about the way Lady Macbeth speaks to Duncan? | She is playing a “role”-lying to him about welcoming him to the castle. In mind-plotting to murder him so she and her husband can have power. |
What does Macbeth’s long soliloquy at the beginning of this scene mean? | Macbeth is having second thoughts about killing Duncan. |
What does Macbeth first tell Lady Macbeth? | He first tells Lady Macbeth what news she has brought him. |
What methods does Lady Macbeth use to goad him into action? | The methods that she used on Macbeth are, not having a baby together if not with her on plan, and him being a coward-afraid. |
After reading the speech Lady Macbeth makes about her baby, what adjectives can you use to describe her? | Nasty, self centered, minipulative |
What plan have Macbeth and Lady Macbeth formulated for Duncan’s demise? | To make the guards drunk-knocked out and kill Duncan in his room. Place knife in guard’s hands to state that they were the ones who killed Duncan and feel sorry for themselves. |
Macbeth Act 1
August 14, 2019