Macbeth Flashcards

S1 The witches set the scene in medieval Scotland and plan to meet Macbeth S2 A wounded captain tells King Duncan about the bravery of Macbeth and Banquo in a battle S3 The witches meet Macbeth and tell him he…

What do the doctor and gentlewoman see Lady Macbeth doing? What do they decide to do? She is sleepwalking and talking about the murders. The doctor decides his best move is to not mention that he heard anything, and he…

What is the point of the first scene literally and in reference to the whole play? Literally, the witches are deciding when they shall meet again. This scene sets the mood for the entire play, and introduces several major motifs:…

What is the point of the first scene literally and in reference to the whole play? The witches are deciding when they shall meet again. The main character, Macbeth, is also introduced by name, linking him to the witches. What…

What cursed thoughts does banqou have? He had a dream about the ‘weird sisters’ and apparently they showed him some truth what lie does macbeth tell banquo he hasnt thought about the witches at all What causes macbeth to think…

Does Macbeth seem to be tempting fate to fortify himself at Dunsiane? Yes Why might he have little concern about this prophecy? The second prophecy said that no man that came from a woman can kill Macbeth. Why are the…

The witches are… Evil What do the witches say in scene 1 They will meet again once the battle’s done What is the purpose of scene 1? To establish the setting and set the mood Who fought in a battle…

What couplet is illustrated in Scene 1? Fair is foul , and foul is fair;Hover through the fog and filthy air Who defeated Macdonwald? Macbeth Who were essential to the battle? Macbeth and Banquo Why did Duncan order the people…

Act One1. What is the point of the first scene literally and in reference to the whole play? To establish the dark and dramatic mood, imagery and themes of the play. 2. What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hearsMacbeth…

Witch Two says “By the pricking of my thumb, Something wicked this way comes.” Who arrives? Macbeth Arrives What is Macbeth’s attitude towards the witches this time? Macbeth’s attitude towards them is demanding. What 4 things do the witches show…