| What characters are introduced in act 1 scene 1 | The witches |
| How would you interpret the line “fair is foul and foul is fair”? | Everything is going to be flipped upside down; things are not what they seem |
| What specific plan is mentioned in act 1 scene 1 | To meet Macbeth after the battle |
| What three men are leading the battle against Duncan? | Thane of Cawdor, macdonwald, king of Norway- sweno |
| Who defeated and killed macdonwald | Macbeth |
| What is to be the thane of cawdor’s punishment for his traitorous activities? | Execution |
| Who will receive the thane of cawdor’s title | Macbeth |
| What revenge does the witch plan for the sailor whose wife wouldn’t share her chestnuts | Kill her husband by having him waste away at sea |
| What does the conversation indicate about the witches power? (Act 1 scene 2) | Their united powers are stronger and they can’t kill him directly – have to manipulate their powers |
| What predictions to the witches make for Macbeth | Thane of Cawdor and king |
| Why does Macbeth react the way he does to the witches predictions | Amazed- wants these things but confused to how they could come true- not in line for the throne, thane of Cawdor lives |
| What prediction do the witches make for Banquo | Lesser than Macbeth but greater, not as happy but happier, beget kings although not be one |
| In lines 132-141 act 1 scene 3 what is the horrid image of what Macbeth speaks | Killing king duncan |
| What further reward does Macbeth hope to receive from Duncan? | Named prince of Cumberland, successor to Duncan |
| In lines 35-39, who is names to succeed Duncan | His son Malcolm |
| In lines 48-53, how does Macbeth react to this announcement? | He decides he has to take action against Duncan or give up |
| Where is duncan to spend the night? | Macbeths castle – Inverness |
| What does the nature of the letter reveal about Macbeths relationship with his wife? | They see eachother as equals – partnership- not typical of relationships of this time |
| In lines 13-22, act 1 scene 5, how does lady Macbeth characterize her husband | He is too weak, not cruel enough to do what is necessary to be king |
| Why does lady Macbeth call upon the spirits to unsex her | She doesn’t want to feel guilty about killing Duncan- more masculine, strong- full place her husband is unwilling to take |
| In lines 66-68 act 1 scene 5 what warning does she give Macbeth? | To be nice and act innocent so they don’t suspect anything, but to be ready to strike |
| What action takes place in act 1 scene 6 | Duncan arrives at Macbeths castle |
| How does lady Macbeth great Duncan | Really nice, over the top hostess |
| In his soliloquy in lines 1-28 act 1 scene 7, what reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan? | 1. He must do it now, fears consequences 2. King and cousin 3. King trusts him 4. He is a good man and leader and people will be upset 5. Motivated solely by ambition lead to disaster |
| What reason against the murder does he give lady Macbeth | King just honored him and he wants to enjoy his honors |
| In lines 36-39, what does Macbeth imply about Macbeths love for her | He is a coward in doing what he wants- his love is weak |
| What finally causes Macbeth to commit murder | Lady m tells him the plan and convinces him they will get away with it |
| What cursed thoughts does Banquo have | Nightmares about the witches |
| What lie does Macbeth tell Banquo | That he never thinks of the witches |
| What is the meaning of banquos answer to Macbeth in lines 26-28 | Banquo begins to question Macbeths actions; Banquo wants to ensure he is not losing any virtue |
| What causes Macbeth to think he sees a dagger | His ambitions |
| At the end of act 2 scene 1 a bell rings. What is the significance of this | Ushers in the hour of duncans death- time of to kill duncan |
| What omen of death does lady m hear? | Owl shrieking and crickets crying |
| Why does lady m say she didn’t commit the murder herself? | He looks like her father |
| What words about himself does Macbeth believe he hears | He won’t sleep again |
| How did Macbeth mismanage the murder? | He brought the weapons with him as he left the room |
| Both Macbeth and his lady comment upon the water in cleansing their involvement how do they differ? | Macbeth- even if he could wash away the blood the guilt will stay he turns the water red; lady m- one drop of of water will rid them of the deed and clear their conscience |
| Why has ma duff come to Macbeths castle? | To wake the king |
| What unusual thighs happened to macduff and Lennox during the night | Wind blew over the chimneys, earthquakes, strange happenings |
| Who discovers the murder? | Macduff |
| Why does Macbeth kill the kings me ? | He was so angry over Duncan’s death |
| Why might lady m pretend to faint | To take attention away from Macbeth and his actions |
| What actions to Malcolm and donalbain take? | Plan to run, donalbain to Ireland, malcolm to England |
| in line 5-20, Ross and the Old Man discuss the strange events occurring. How are these strange events familiar? | duncan’s horses break of their stalls and kill each other. an owl killed a falcon |
| how does popular opinion acount for the murder? | Malcolm and Donalbain are prime suspects, people think they paid the servants and then fled the country. |
| who has been named king? | Macbeth |
| why does Macduff not plan to attend Macbeth’s coronation? | because he thinks Macbeth killed Duncan and he doesn’t trust Macbeth. |
Macbeth Act 1 And 2
July 23, 2019