| When was Macbeth written and who wrote it? | circa 1606William Shakespeare |
| Who did Shakespeare write it for? | King James I of England (James VI of Scotland)-loves Supernatural |
| What type of play is it? | a tragedy & Scottish Play |
| What is equivocation? | ambiguous answers or tales |
| What is dissimilation? | to put on a false face; pretend nothing is wrong-disguise/hide feelings, intentions, or thoughts |
| What are the Elements of a Tragedy? | Tragic Hero (nobility/upper rank)Tragic Flaw (causes his downfall)Tragic DownfallInternal/External conflicts (MvM, MvSo, MvHim)Confront forces beyond their controlChoice (influenced by fate)Always ends in catastropheHuman limitation |
| What is the purpose of a tragedy? | to bring out emotions of pity and fear |
| Who is Banquo? | 1 of most virtuous nobles; based off of father of the Stuart Kings |
| Define furbished. | brightened, polished |
| Define Prophetic. | having the power to foreshadow or predict |
| Define Surmise. | conjecture/uncertain knowledge |
| Define Chastise. | to condemn sharply/scold |
| Define Metaphysical. | supernatural |
| What style is Macbeth written in? | blank verse – unhrymed lines of iambic pentameter |
| What is pathetic fallacy + example? | When nature reacts to events in play-Ex: when witches enter there is thunder/lightening |
| Where does Macbeth take place? | England and Scotland |
| What happens in Act I scene i? | The witches meet & plan to see each other again after the battle on the heath, where they will meet Macbeth. |
| Who are Graymalkin and Paddock? | Pet cat and toad of the witches (in that order) |
| What is foreshadowed by the witches in Act I scene i? | “fair is foul, and foul is fair” |
| What does the captain report to king Duncan? | -battle was close-Macdonwald rebelled against them and joined the Irish-Macbeth defeated him & put his head on their castle walls-After Irish pushed back, Norwegians attacked-this time Banquo and Macbeth fought back twice as hard |
| How does Macbeth become Thane of Cawdor? | Thane of Cawdor betrayed king Duncan, so Duncan sent him to trial and gives Macbeth his title |
| What does one witch say she will do because a women refused to share her chestnuts? | said will travel the ocean in a sieve and find her sailor husband and do horrible things to him-he will be cursed by bad weather and waste away for 81 weeks |
| What does one witch have of a drowned pilot? | his thumb |
| What is the appearance of the witches? | old, decrepit, wrinkly, thin lips, skinny, have beards even though look like women |
| What do the witches predict? | for Macbeth: will become Thane of Cawdor and the kingfor Banquo: he himself will not be king, but his children will be |
| Who is Sinel? | Macbeth’s deceased father |
| What awards were given to Banquo and Macbeth from King Duncan? | Macbeth: Thane of CawdorBanquo: love from King Duncan |
| How does lady Macbeth find out about everything that has happened so far? | a letter from Macbeth |
| What does Lady Macbeth plan to do to King Duncan? | kill him when he comes over with Macbeth |
| What does Lady Macbeth ask for so she can carry this out? | -to become man-like-to become cruel and feel no remorse |
| How does Lady Macbeth instruct Macbeth to act? | -treat Duncan kindly and normally-look peaceful |
| What symbol is outside Macbeth’s castle? | A martlet = bird; also a naive person |
| What prompted the writing of Macbeth? | The Gunpowder Plot led by Guy Fawkes |
| What is a heath? | wasteland |
| What is Macbeth’s tragic flaw? | ambition |
| What type of play is Macbeth? | a Scottish play |
| Why does Macbeth not want to murder Duncan? | he is his king & he is a loyal subjectDuncan just honored him & he doesn’t want to betray them yet |
| Who/What is against Macbeth? | -Lady Macbeth-Weird Sisters-Fate (fills role of a traitor)-Tragic Flaw (ambition) |
| What is Lady Macbeth’s plan to kill Duncan? | -get his guards drunk-use their daggers to kill Duncan |
| What leads Macbeth to king Duncan’s room? | a floating dagger, it becomes bloody when they get closer to his room |
| Who are Duncan’s sons? | Donalbain & Malcolm (M in line for throne) |
| How does Macbeth realize he is becoming evil? | When he murdered Duncan, the 2 sons whispered “murder” in their sleep, woke up, and prayed. Macbeth tried to say Amen, but couldn’t.=God no longer on his side |
| What do the voices say after he kills Duncan? | “sleep no more” |
| What 3 things does the Porter say are caused by drinking? | -turns your nose red-puts you to sleep-make you urinate+also makes you lust, but unable to do anything about it+ |
| What do Malcolm and Donalbain plan to do after they discover their father was murdered? | think they will be next = decide to flee-M to England-D to Irelandleave without telling anyone b/c don’t trust them |
| What happened to Duncan’s horses? | they went crazy and ate each other |
| What does Macduff tell the Old Man and Ross? | -the people who Macbeth killed were paid by Duncan’s sons-prime suspects b/c ran away |
| Who was named king in Malcolm’s absence? | Macbeth |
| What is an aside? | no other characters hear even though they’re on stage |
| What is a soliloquy? | alone; reveals feelings |
| What is a monologue? | speech; one or all hears |
| What is Macbeth’s Castle? Duncan’s? Macduff’s? | IvernessForresFife |
| What is stichomythia? | rapid back and forth dialogue between 2 characters |
Macbeth Acts I & II
November 8, 2019