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Why is Scotland at war at the opening of the play? Scottland was at war at the opening of the play because Makdonwald, a rebel, was trying to overthrow Duncan and make a deal with the king of Norway. What…

Why is Hecate angry? The witches talked to Macbeth without her. How does Hecate describe Macbeth? Selfish and self centered. Which of Macbeth’s previous actions confirm Hecate’s description of him? Macbeth killed Banquo and Duncan. What will happen to Macbeth…

why does King Duncan decides to make Macbeth thane of Cawdor ? Duncan trust him.Macbeth is a war hero. The previous thane of Cawdor is being convicted for treason. What is significant about the way that the witches speak ?…

Lady Macbeth “Come, you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here” Macbeth “Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood clean from my hand? No, this my hand will rather the multitudinous seas incarnadine, making the green one…

what are the idea’s that permeate Macbeth the way the supernatural world relates to the natural world the problem for everyone except the witches is ______________ uncertain perception Macbeth fails to understand the influence of the supernatural world is _________,…

Banquo is both suspicious and yet hopeful; explain. Banquo is both suspicious and hopeful because he wants his prophecies to true and his son to become king. He is hopeful because if the prophecies come true for Macbeth then they…

Who do the witches plan to meet when the battle is over Macbeth What kind of mood is established in the first scene Ominous, stormy, scary, and spooky Because Shakespeare’s audience believed in witches, how would they have reacted to…

What do we learn about Macbeth’s battlefield deeds? He is heroic, courageous, defeated the Thane of Cawdor, and halted the Norwegian invasion. What are the recent activities of the Thane of Cawdor? He’s a traitor for helping the Norwegians and…

Briefly give four reasons why the porter scene is very functional within the play. It allows the Macbeths time to change their clothes.The time between actual murder and its discovery allows the audience relief from the tension.The humour in this…

What is the main purpose of Act IV? foreshadowing of downfall of macbeth At the beginning of Act IV, a witch calls out “Something wicked this way comes” just as Macbeth approaches. What can you infer from her comment? That…