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Macbeth had him killed because he suspected Macbeth killed Duncan. Banquo The witches show Macbeth a bloody ___. Child Double, double toil and ___. Trouble It is a tale/Told by and idiot, full of sound and fury,/Signifying ___. Nothing Nothing…

Duncan King of Scotland Malcolm and Donaldbain heirs to the throne, children of Duncan, fled after Duncan was killed The Witches mythical creatures who gave Banquo and Macbeth their prophecies Macbeth Thane of Glamis, Soon-to-be Thane of Cawdor, and soon-to-be…

Why can Banquo be considered a threat to Macbeth? The witches said Banquo’s sons will be king, but Macbeth wants his sons and himself to be king. What are Macbeth’s motives for murdering Banquo? -Macbeth wants HIS sons to be…

flout Verb – openly disregard (a rule, law or convention) S: Defy A: Observe Disbursed Verb – Pay out (money from a fund) S: Pay A: Hoard Sieve Noun – A utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held…

plight (n) an unfavorable situation to disdain disdainful – adjdisdainfully – adv (vt) to treat with contempt or scorn; to look down upon valorvalorous – adjvalorously – advvaliant – adjvaliantly — adv (n) the quality of bravery (courage) minion (n)…

What does the lack of bell striking symbolize (time motif)? (Scene1) Something is amiss, the clock would alert people, but its silence means someone is sneaking around What does Banquo says Duncan gave Lady Macbeth (which he givess to Macbeth…

Who is the King when the play starts? Duncan Who does Macbeth defeat in battle? The armies of Norway and Ireland What do the witches prophecy? Macbeth will be king and Banqous children will be kings What title does Macbeth…

What visions plague Lady Macbeth? blood on her hands How does Lady Macbeth’s condition differ from Macbeth’s at this time? She’s gone crazy. He is “crazy” with power Conversation of scottish noblemen: Menteith, Caithness, Angus and lennox they say he…

What does each of the three apparations say to Macbeth? 1. Beware of Macduff2. Doesn’t need to fear men born of women3. Until burnum wood moves to dunscium Why do the witches show Macbeth the eight kings? Represents all the…

What is the central theme of Act 1 of the tradegy of macbeth Betrayal Based upon the information in Act 1 of the tradegy of macbeth, what can you infer about king duncan He places a high value on bravery…