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(Duncan to Ross) The Thane of Cawdor was a traitor to Scotland and will be killed for it, where his land will be given to Macbeth. No more that Thane of Cawdor shall deceive our bosom interest. Go pronounce his…

hurly-burly noisy disorder and confusion thane a member of an aristocratic class and holds land whence from what place valor bravery minion loyal servant aught anything prophetic predicting future event as if by supernatural forces surmise guess based on incomplete…

What suspicios does Banquo voice? What does he say that lets us know what he suspects? he probably thinks Macbeth did it Who besides Banquo knows of the witches’ prophecies? Macbeth and Lady Macbeth Why does Macbeth question Banquo about…

Why does Macbeth call upon the witches? He wants them to tell him everything they know What is Macbeth’s tone of voice when speaking to the witches? He’s fearful and commanding he wants to know everything What does the first…

“fair is foul and foul is fair” The witches to themselves-theme, paradox, foreshadowingThings aren’t always as they seem, establishes mood “No more that thane of Cawdor shall deceive our bosom interest. Go pronounce his present death. And with his former…

Banquo, Macbeth, Act 2 Scene 1 “I dreamt last night of three weird sisters:To you they have showed some truth.” Macbeth, himself, Act 2 Scene 1 “Is this a dagger which I see before me,The handle toward my hand? Come,…

Scene 1 … 1. What suspicions does Banquo voice? What does he say that lets us know what he suspects? he is suspicious that macbeth killed duncan to become king “i fear though playdest most foully for it” 2. Who…

Lesson 1 History and heroes; witches and warriors. Quick check Based on the book that king James I wrote himself, what subject was he fascinated by? Witchcraft What was the real Duncan like? Cruel and aggressive What brings about the…

Who said, “fair is foul and foul is fair?” The 3 witches Who said, “Look like the innocent flower but be the serpent under’t” Lady Macbeth Who said, “O never shall sun that morrow see?” Lady Macbeth Who said, “The…

What mood is established at the beginning of the play? Dark and witchy How is Macbeth described in Scene 2? described as a strong & undefeated warrior will get the throne How do Banque and Macbeth react to the witches…