Scene i-ii
What three characters are in the opening scene?
The three witches
In an aside, what does Macbeth think that troubles him?
He thinks of killing Duncan to fulfill his prophecy of becoming king.
Is Lady Macbeth on board with Macbeth's plan?
Yes
What are the King's sons' names?
What was one of the witches' predictions for Macbeth?
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Macbeth will be Thane of Glamis. (He's already the Thane of Glamis)
Macbeth will become the Thane of Cawdor
Macbeth shall be king
How does Macbeth tell Lady Macbeth about his thoughts to kill the king?
He writes her a letter
What is happening in Scotland before the introduction of Macbeth and Banquo?
The Norwegian King is attacking during a rebellion.
What news do Ross and Angus bring to Macbeth, and why is he confused?
That he is now the Thane of Cowdor. He is confused because the Thane of Cowdor is still alive.
Who comes to Macbeths castle?
King Duncan, his sons, and guards.
Who tells the king what happened on the battlefield. What happens to him?
The captain. He is wounded.
What was one of the predictions for Banquo?
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Banquo will be lesser than Macbeth, but greater
Not so happy, yet much happier
He will have a lineage of kings, but he won't be one
What does Lady Macbeth instruct Macbeth to do?
Look innocent.
Who betrayed Scotland that Macbeth and Banquo helped take down?
MacDonwald
Name one example of irony in scene iv and identify what type.
Situational, Dramatic, Verbal.
Situational:
-King Duncan visits Macbeth to honor him when both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth have thought about killing him.
-Macbeth plans to deceive him when the king was already deceived by the last Thane of Cowdor.
Dramatic:
-Duncan calls the castle soothing when we know that he will meet his death in that "soothing" castle.
-Banquo mentions a type of bird. The name of this bird also means "person who is easily deceived".
Verbal:
-Lady Macbeth plays things up for the king telling him how comfortable he will be in the care of Macbeth and her. Her words mean nothing because she is planning to harm him.
Who are they going to frame for the murder and how?
The kings guards. They will plant the bloody daggers near the sleeping guards.