| What is the point of the first scene? | To help establish a theme & a setting |
| What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hears Macbeth has defeated Macdonwald? | valiant, worthy |
| Who is sentenced to death? | Thane of Cawdor |
| What do the witches predict for Macbeth and Banquo? | Macbeth: he will be the Thane of Cawdor & a KingBanquo: sons will be kings, less then Macbeth but greater |
| What news does Ross bring Macbeth? | he is Thane of Cawdor |
| What does Macbeth say about the motives of the “instruments of darkness”? | He thinks the motives could be bad |
| Malcolm describes Cawdor’s last moments before execution. What is Duncan’s reply? | I trusted him, but he was a traitor |
| What are Macbeth’s desires? | He doesn’t want people to know his selfish ambitins |
| After Lady Macbeth reads the letter, what does she tell us is her opinion of Macbeth, and how does she plan to help him? | He s a good person and is too nice. She will convince him to kill Duncan |
| What is Lady Macbeth’s prayer to the spirits after she learns Duncan is missing? | She wants to have every ounce of any feminine characteristics gone. She doesn’t want any kindness or mercy to stop her from killing the king. |
| What advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth when he arrives home? | Don’t let your face give away your intentions. |
| What are Macbeth’s arguments to himself against killing Duncan? | He could end up in hell: I am one of his men: I should be protecting him |
| What arguments does Lady Macbeth use to convince Macbeth to commit the murder? | You’re not a man in my eyes: You need to follow through on your plans |
| What is Lady Macbeth’s plan? | Drug the guards & blame them for thee murder of Duncan. |
Macbeth Act 1
July 5, 2019