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Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and King of Scotland. What three titles does Macbeth eventually come to possess? Lady Macbeth Who devises the plot to kill King Duncan? Banquo’s ghost What does Macbeth see at the banquet that causes…

valiant cousin, worthy gentleman! ○ Duncan ○ He is talking about Macbeth who was injured while fighting to keep his son Malcom safe. ○ My brave relative! What a worthy man! And with his former title greet Macbeth… ○ Duncan…

“Fair is foul, and foul is fair.” ~ witches- foreshadowing, setting the mood of the supernatural “Let not light see my black and deep desires.” ~ Macbeth- After Duncan announces that he will name his son Malcolm the next king,…

Corrupting power provoked by uncontrolled ambition (Theme) ~Macbeth has no morals or constraints~Evil deeds provoked by desire for power – unnatural~Forces himself to kill Duncan and then is drowned in guilt~Ambition oversteps moral boundaries~ Intention: Once violence and malice action…

Why has the doctor been called to Dunsinane? The doctor observed Lady Macbeth because she had been sleepwalking What motion does Lady Macbeth make continuously? Repeats the “washing hands” motion. What is the doctor’s evaluation/ prognosis of Lady Macbeth’s problem?…

Verity POS: Noun Definition: Something that is true Sentence: He held the verity that yoga would help his soul to be at peace. Rancor POS: Noun Definition: A feeling of deep bitterness or resentfulnessSentence: The rancor he felt for his…

What does Macbeth do to Macdonald after he defeats him? cuts off his head and places it on the battlements What new title does Macbeth receive early in Act 1? Thane of Cawdor The Weird Sisters greet Macbeth as… Thane…

There’s husbandry in heaven; their candles are all out. (Banquo to Fleance) It’s dark tonight. There aren’t many stars out. Personification of the heavens being thrifty. Darkness motif. Is this a dagger I see before me, the handle toward my…

Noblemen rank of Macduff, Lennox, Ross, Mentieth, Angus, Caithness; synonym for peers England country to which Malcolm flees after Duncan’s murder Scovielle The songs in Act 3, Scene 5, and Act 4, Scene 1, were added to Macbeth from the…

“He’s here in double trust: First, as I am his kinsman and his subject, Strong both against the deed; then, as his host, Who should against his murderer shut the door, Not bear the knife myself.” 2 roles – 2…