| Which characters begin the story, and what might this foreshadow? | The story begins with the 3 witches, and this might foreshadow evil and danger |
| What is the paradox that the witches speak? | The say ” Fair is foul, and foul is fair ”. |
| Who are the two sides in the battle, and , according to the bleeding sergeant , who is winning? | The Scots are fighting the Norwegians who are being led by Madonwald and are winning the battle |
| Who does Macbeth kill, and how | He kills Madonwald by splitting him from his navel to his jaws |
| Why does Ross tell the king about the Thane of Cawdor | He says the Thane of Cawdor assisted Seno, the king of Norway |
| What three titles do the witches call Macbeth | ” All hail, Macbeth, hail to thee, Thane of Gamis !”” All hail, Macbeth hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor!”” All hail, Macbeth, that shawl be King thereafter !” |
| What three paradoxes do the witches speak to Banquo? | ” Lesse than Macbeth, and greater ”” Not so happy, yet much happier”” Thou shlt kings. though thou be none ” |
| What news do Ross and Angus bring? | King Duncan has made Macbeth the new Thane of Cawdor |
| Contrast Macbeth’s and Banquo’s reactions to the witches’ message and Macbeth’s new title | Banquo continues to be skeptical. Macbeth is shocked by the images in his mind ( of murder ) , but thinks he might actually become king – possibly without murder |
| Explain the dramatic irony in King Duncan referring to the thane of Cawdor as ” gentlemen on whom I built an absolute trust ” | We suspect that Macbeth will also betray King Duncan |
| When Lady Macbeth reads the letter from her husband, how does she react? | She immediately plots to kill Duncan but worries Macbeth won’ t want to do this |
| How does King Duncan describe Inverness, Macbeth’s castle | He describes it as pleasant |
| Describe Macbeth’s INNER CONFLICT during his soliloquy | He doesn’t want to go through with the murder. He is torn between ambition and loyalty |
| What reason does Macbeth give for changing his mind? | He is proud of his new life and presstige |
| Characterize Lady Macbeth | She’s ambitious, opportunistic, unyielding, cruel, manipulative, crafty, and insincere |
| Describe the relationship between Macbeth and his wife. | She dominates him and bends his will to her own |
| Explain Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s plot | They will kill Duncan and make it appear as if the guards did it |
| ” Fair is foul, and foul is fair ” | The 3 witches- symbolize the evil within Macbeth and Lady Macbeth |
| ” What we hath lost noble Macbeth hath won ” | King Duncan – makes Macbeth the new Thane of Cawdor bc he believes that Macbeth has earned it and is loyal to him |
| ” Stars, hide your fires. Let not light see my black and deep desires ” | Macbeth – hopes hat King Duncan won’t be able to see his true intensions |
| ” Yet I do fear thy nature. It is too full oh the milk of human kindness to catch the nearest way ” | Lady Macbeth – thinks her husband is too gentle to commit the murder |
| ” Looks like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under the ” | Lady M tells her husband to appear innocent as he secretly plans the murder |
Macbeth Act 1
September 19, 2019