| Scene 1: describe the witches and setting | dark, scary, evil, unnatural |
| Scene 1: what are the witches doing | Meeting up to find Macbeth |
| Scene 1: quote by the witches | FAIR IS FOUL AND FOUL IS FAIR |
| Scene 1: The witches symbols | Paddock : The second – a toad the familiar Graymalkin: the first witches familiar – a cat |
| Scene 2: descripe | Little exposition – no background |
| Scene 2: What are the two wars going on at the time | Scotland and Norway, Scotland and Scottish rebels – combines the war |
| Scene 2: What frames this play | war |
| Describe Macbeth | brave, valiant, worthy , loved man/solider (fighting for king) |
| Scene 2: Who did Macbeth kill | Killed Macdonwald (rebel)Cut off his head and put it on the battlements – for the traitors (warning) |
| Scene 2: Bad News | Thane of Cawdor (traitor) ○ They’re going to execute him ○ Macbeth will get his title He was a hero |
| Scene 2: Good News | Scotland has won the battle |
| Scene 2: Imagery | a lot of blood in the play |
| Scene 3: what were the witches doing | supernatural powers ○ One witch was killing a pig ○ One wanted food but she wouldn’t give it to her – gave a storm to her husband while he was out at sea. |
| What are the witches refereed to as and where does this word come from | Wered Sisters – The word Wered comes from an origin meaning fate – three- the three fates |
| MB and Banquo enter in scene 3 (MB friend and a general)How do they contrast each other? | foil – bring out the things they don’t have in each other |
| Scene 3: what do the witches say and what literary device is it and how is i used | SO FOUL AND FAIR A DAY I HAVE NOT SEEN ○ Echoes the witches § Paradox □ Won war – bad weather □ Won but killed many people |
| Scene 3: What is weird about the witches | they are bearded |
| Scene 3: How do the witches greet MB and what was he thinking when they said this | Thane of Glamis – by Cynial’s (his dad) death – inherited titleThane of Cawdor – he is still alive – what are you talking about?King Hereafter – WHAT I’m not king??? |
| Scene 3: Hwo do the witches greet BAnquo | ○ Lesser than MB and greater ○ Not so happy yet much happier ○ Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none. |
| Scene 3: what literary device is this and how | PARADOX Witches talk in paradox ○ Witches = Equivocation (to equivocate : purposely mislead or deceive ) § Don’t really explain what is happening |
| Scene 3: What news does ross have when he enters? | he gives MB the title Thane of Cawdor |
| Scene 3: What does MB say and what does he mean? | – WHY DO YOU DRESS ME IN BARROWED ROBES??? ○ Clothing imagery – talking about the title ( THANE OF CAWDOR IS ALIVE) ○ Virtuous – NO TRAITOR |
| Scene 3: in the aside MB asks B if he is excited for his children to become kings, how does he respond? | witches are instruments of darkness tell us truth just enough to betray us. □ DON’T TRUST WITCHES |
| Scene 3: Why shouldnt you trust witches? and what does MB think of this | ○ Witches sprouted a seed § Not going to worry about being king § If chance will have me king, chance may crown me |
| Scene 3: What does Banquo think about the news MB recieved | He tells MB that new honors come upon him – but like strange garments that cleave with use : fit better when you use them. CLOTHING IMAGERY § Borrowed Robes don’t yet fit – give him time |
| Scene 4: What are the people talking about | Talking about Thane of Cawdor ○ Traitor and MB both Thane of Cawdor at the moment ○ CANT WAIT TO SEE HIM!! |
| Scene 4: How does the Thane of Cawdor create a theme of deception to Duncan | Duncan: I can’t believe he deceived me – I trusted him – you cant tell by looking at someone if they will be a traitor |
| Scene 4: Why do Duncan and MB get along? | Calls him cousinRelatedDon’t thank me I’m your loyal subject you are my kingAdmire each other |
| Scene 4: Who is the heir of the throne | Malcolm is the heir to his throne and the prince of Cumberland ○ Next in line for the throne |
| Scene 4: What is an example imagery | – Imagery ○ Stars that he will shine like |
| Scene 4: Imagery | – MB: stars hide your fires ○ Don’t let it see my black and deep desires – Light: GOOD – Malcolm associated with light- Darkness : EVIL – MB associated with darkness |
| Scene 4: Going to MB castle | I’ll alert my wife |
| Scene 5: What is the name of MB castle | Inverness |
| Scene 5: LMB gets a letter from MB saying what? | telling of the witches prophecy |
| Scene 5 What does LMB decide | Comes to a very fast decision that he will be king “you’re too full of the milk of human kindness” |
| Scene 5: what is Metonymy and give an example | word to substitute for closely related idea an example is – Golden round- crown (the kingship) |
| Scene 5: What is LMB soliloquy about and what is a soliloquy | speech given as if talking to yourself – reveals inner thoughts.- “unsex me” speech ○ Make her a man § Kill § Soldiers ○ Make her evil |
| Scene 5: What is atrostrophe and what is an example | Speaking to someone or something that is not thereExample: Blood, raven, black, dark, evil, imagery |
| Scene 5: What is LMB advice in the end of the scene | look like the innocent flower but be the serpent under itLook fair, be foul – look good but be bad Theme of deceit Things are not as they appear Cant trust anyone |
| Scene 6: Who arrives | Duncan |
| Scene 6: What is an example of dramatic irony | Duncan says “the castle hath a pleasant seat and air” ironic: they are planning his death – not pleasant dramatic: the audience knows that they are going to kill him |
| Scene 7: why does Duncan say he shouldn’t kill the king? | It is his kinsman – his cousinHe is the kings subject – regicide You don’t kill the kingBeen a good king People wont appreciate it He is my guest Bad host Don’t kill your guest NO REASON Ambition |
| Scene 7: What does LMB say to MB for not wanting to kill Duncan | YOU ARENT A MAN Attacks his man hood You are not courageous you are not a man |
| Scene 7: how do they kill him | Kill him in his sleep get him drunk make the guards guilty |
| Scene 7: Waht poetry device ends this scene | couplet: Two lines that end in rhyme |
| Scene 7: Quote | FALSE FACE AND TIES OF FALSE HEART |
MACBETH ACT 1
July 5, 2019