For whom are the witches waiting? | Macbeth |
What is King Duncan’s reaction to the news that Cawdor is a traitor? What will happen to his title? | He wants to kill him. The title goes to Macbeth. |
How did the witches greet Macbeth? | They call him by his current title, they call him by his title that he doesn’t know he has yet, and they call him king. |
What productions do the witches make? | That Macbeth will be king and Banquo will be the father of kings. |
Do Macbeth and Banquo have the same reaction to Rosses news? | No, banquo was more cautious |
What kind of person is Duncan? | He’s kind, trusting, all around good guy |
What announcement is made about Malcolm? What is Macbeth’s reaction? | He’s going to become king; Macbeth is surprise |
How did Lady Macbeth find out about the witches prophecies? | A messenger delivered a letter to her, written by her husband. |
What is Lady Macbeth’s main concern about her husband? | He is too nice to kill Duncan. |
Did you find it amusing that lady Macbeth was so pleasant to Dunkin? Why? | Because she really wants Duncan to be killed so that her and Macbeth can have the throne. |
How willing is Macbeth to go along with Lady Macbeth’s plan for him to attain the throne? | He is not willing to kill the King. |
How does Lady Macbeth convince Macbeth to murder Duncan? | She called him a coward and then says he’s not a man. |
What does McBeth want to discuss of Banquo? What is Banquos reply? | The witches;he doesn’t want to get involved |
What horrifying vision appears the Macbeth? | A dagger floating in the air before him with the handle pointing toward his hand and the tip is toward Duncan. |
Why didn’t Lady Macbeth kill Duncan herself? Who did? | Duncan reminded her of her father; macbeth |
Right after the murder, how do Lady Macbeth and Macbeth act? | Lady Macbeth was calm but Macbeth was anxious and felt guilty |
Who comes to the castle early the next morning? | Macduff and Lennox |
Who discovers Duncan’s body? | Macduff |
How do lady Macbeth and Macbeth try to avoid suspicion? | They act surprised. Lady Macbeth pretends to faint and Macbeth kills the chamberlains. |
Who are Malcolm and Donalbain? Where do they go? | They are the kings sons. Malcolm goes to England, and Donalbain goes to Ireland. |
Who will be king now? | Macbeth |
What does Macbeth decide about Banquo? | He decides that he is a threat and vows to kill him. He feels that all his work has benefited Banquo. He is afraid of Banquo. |
What happens when the murders meet Banquo and Fleance? | They kill Banquo and Fleance flees. |
What a surprise guest do the Macbeth’s have for dinner? What problem does he cause? | Banquos ghost; he completely ruins the dinner, so Macbeth goes insane. |
Who is Hecate? What is her significance? | The main witch; she casts a spell on Macbeth to lead him to his doom. |
Where has McDuff gone? Why? | He has gone to England to find King Edward to help restore Scotland and it’s rightful heir. |
Why is Macbeth so anxious to find the witches? Do you think he’s making a mistake? | He wants to know who else might be a threat to him. Yes, he’s going to die. |
Describe the apparations and their messages. | 1. The floating helmeted head- BEWARE MACDUFF2. Bloody child- no person will kill Macbeth 3. He is safe until the Birnamwood moves toward Dunsianne |
How does Macbeth decide to retaliate against McDuff? | He sends murders to kill off Macduffs family. |
What does Malcolm need in the way of assurance from McDuff? | He needed to be totally convinced of Macduffs loyalty. |
How has the English king offered to help defeat Macbeth? | He offers him a 1000 men army led by old Siward. |
How has lady Macbeth changed since she was first seen the play? What habits as she developed? | She begins to sleepwalk, she’s close to a nervous break down and continuously washes her hands of imaginary blood. She used to have killer instinct and was strong |
Wire Macbeth’s robes said to “hang loose about him”? | He doesn’t fit the shoes of being a good King |
Why is Macbeth so sure nothing bad will happen to him? | He’s continuing on the prophecies, especially the one from the second apparition. |
What clues do the soldiers activities give you that Macbeth may be wrong? | His own soldiers are not fighting the oncoming enemies. |
What finally happens to Lady Macbeth? | She commits suicide |
Why is Macbeth so confident young Siward won’t kill him? | Because he was born from a woman |
What’s the prize does Macduff spring on Macbeth? | Macduff tells Macbeth that he was ultimately ripped from his other A.K.A.C section |
What does Macduff bring to Malcolm? | He brings Macbeth’s head to Malcolm |
Who will now be king of Scotland? | Malcolm |
Macbeth act 1-5
August 31, 2019