| To whom does “Something wicked this way comes” refer? | Macbeth |
| Why does Macbeth return to the witches? | to see what the future has in store for him |
| How violent is his plea to find out what the future holds for him? | he would see the universe destroyed as long as he knows his destiny. |
| What are the 3 apparitions, their symbols, and their prophecies? | 1. armed head: Macbeth at death or Macduff; beware Macduff.2. bloody child: Macduff at birth; none of woman born shall harm Macbeth.3. Child crowned with a tree in his hand: Malcolm at the bowls of Burnham wood; Macbeth can’t be defeated until Burnham wood walks up the hill. |
| What is important about the prophecies in relation to the structure of the play of the play? | They compose the reversal of falling action, they increase suspense. |
| What type of murderer does Macbeth become after the murder of Macduff’s family? | He moves from an indecisive murderer to a cruel butcher. |
| Why does he murder Macduff’s family? | revenge |
| How does Malcolm test Macduff’s loyalty? | He pretends that he would be worse than Macbeth if he were king. |
| What are the vices of a tyrant? | Bloody, luxurious, malicious, etc. |
| What are the virtues of a king? | Justice, temperance, verity, etc. |
| Who was King of England at the time of the action? | Edward |
| why doesn’t Ross immediately tell Macduff what has happened to his family? | It catches him off guard, he wasn’t expecting such a direct question. |
| What does Malcolm say is the answer to Macduff’s grief? | revenge |
| Who does Macduff refer to when he says “He has no children”? Why? | -Macbeth, because if he had children he could never cause such pain to a parent-Malcolm because he has no children he can’t comprehend the loss. |
| Who is the logical instrument of revenge? | Macduff, because he has lost the most |
| Defend Malcolm’s reasoning in misrepresenting his character to Macduff. | Malcolm has to be careful, he can’t just trust anyone. |
| What is Macbeth’s final for the witches? What is the answer? | Will Banquo’s issue become king? ; The witches show him a parade of 8 Stuart kings. |
| When does Macbeth condemn himself? | When he says “and damned be all those who trust them”, he trusts them. |
| How is Macbeth considered characteristically throughout Act IV? | as a tyrant |
| To whom does “Oftener on her knees than on her feet/ Died every day she lived” refer to? | Lady Macduff |
Macbeth: Act 4
July 21, 2019