| In Lady Macbeth’s Speech p.390a._______ is the “spot” of which she speaksb._______ became like “hell”c.The “old man” is ______. (whom?)d. _________ is the ” Thane of Fife’s wife”. | a. King Duncan’s bloodb. Their castlec. King Duncand. Lady Macduff |
| What change in Lady Macbeth’s speech (p.390) suggests her mental deterioration? | she shares information about the murders that incriminate her while sleep walking |
| What advantage do Malcolm’s forces gain over Macbeth as a result of the difference in morale? | Malcolm’s troops are ready and willing to fight. Macbeth’s troops are forced or paid to fight and they don’t care about the outcome |
| Explain why Macbeth’s denunciation of his opponents as ” fake thanes” ironically supports the theme of deceptive appearances. | Thanes should be the Kings allies and throughout the play Macbeth has been fake |
| What does Lady Macbeth do with her hands while sleepwalking? | she rubs her hands as if she was washing them; she’s trying to get the blood thats she sees off of them |
| How do Caithness and Angus describe Macbeth’s state of mind? | they say that Macbeth is insane or in a rage and he is a tyrant |
| What does Macbeth say and do that confirms the description of him given by Caithness and Angus in Scene 2? | he threatens to hang anyone who speaks of fear and he leaves the castle to attack the opposition |
| Like her husband, Lady Macbeth proves to be incapable of _________________________. | repentance or remorse |
| The English troops are commanded by __________. | Siward |
| How does young Siward die with honor? He dies at the hand of _________. | 1.he stands up to Macbeth like a brave soldier should2. Macbeth |
| What becomes of Lady Macbeth? | she kills herself |
| Until the very end , Macbeth believes that _______________ will save him. | the witches predictions |
| In what manner does Macbeth finally meet his death? | in a duel with Macduff |
| An “Infirmity” is ____________________. | refers to disease usually of the mind |
| As he prepares for his final battle, Macbeth expresses his disappointment that old age will not bring him _______,_______,_______. and ________. | 1. honor 3. obedience2.love 4. many friends |
| The play ends with the thanes acknowledging ________ as Scotland’s new and lawful king. | Malcolm |
| In the play’s opening act Macbeth is constantly referred to as a brave soldier; in the final act he is referred to most often as a/an _______. | tyrant |
| How does Macbeth react when he is told that his wife is dead? | he is insensitive |
| Do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth exchange personalities as the play progresses. Explain. | Yes, in the beginning Macbeth is honorable and Lady Macbeth is ruthless and plans a murder. As the play expresses Macbeth emerges as a cold blooded killer. |
| Who/ What is the ” newer comfort” of which Siward speaks? | Malcom |
| In Scene 7 Macduff says that he cannot strike at ” wretched kerns”. Of whom is he speaking ? | Macbeth’s hired soldiers |
| In his final speech Macolm refers to Macbeth as a/an ______ and he refers to Lady Macbeth as a/an ______. | 1.butcher2. fiend |
| What evidence is there in Scene 8 that suggests that Macbeth does feel remorse for his actions? | his conscience will not allow him to kill the man whose wife and children he slaughtered |
MACBETH ACT V
September 14, 2019