In response to Macbeth’s questions, the witches in Act IV | call upon the apparitions who answer most of his questions but warn him not to probe too deeply |
When Macbeth hears that no one born of a woman will harm him, he decides to | kill Macduff anyway |
Malcolm pretends he is too evil to become king in order to | make certain of Macduff’s loyalty |
As he considers Macbeth’s kingship Banquo feels | glimmers of hope for his sons |
The “barren scepter” Macbeth refers to in Scene I is a symbol implying that he | will have no heirs to the throne |
In Scene IV, when Macbeth hears that Fleance has escaped the murderers, he reacts with | anxiety |
When Macbeth begins talking to Banquo’s ghost in scene IV, Lady Macbeth reacts by | telling the others that Macbeth has an illness |
In scene V Hecate intends to ensure Macbeth’s downfall by making him | overconfident |
At the beginning of scene I what is Banquo wondering? | if Macbeth took the crown unjustly |
Why doesn’t Macbeth sit down at the feast? | Banquo’s ghost sits in his chair |
Why is Hecate angry with the witches? | They acted without her approval |
What message does Lenox want to send to Macduff? | He needs to save Scotland from Macbeth |
Who says “we have scorched the snake, but not killed it?” | Macbeth |
Macbeth Play
July 17, 2019