Shakespeare's Settings
The setting of the play is primarily in
Where is Scotland?
The original Thane of Cawdor was
Who was a traitor to Scotland?
An extended speech in which a character speaks to himself or herself on stage to reveal private thoughts
What is a soliloquy?
In the first Act the Witches predict
That Macbeth will be King but Banquo will not
It is believed that Shakespeare wrote this play largely to please
Who is King James I?
At the beginning of the play, Scotland is at war with this country
What is Ireland?
Who is Macdonwald?
Macbeth believes it is equally unlikely that he will be named either Thane, Cawdor, or King. However, the audience knows that Duncan plans to give Macbeth the title, this is an example of
What is DRAMATIC IRONY?
Macbeth convinces the two murderers to kill Banquo by telling them this
What is that Banquo had previously harmed them?
This prophecy does NOT come to pass during the course of the play
What is Banquo's sons will be kings?
Macbeth first meets the Witches returning home from this
What is a battle he has just won?
Duncan names this person the Prince of Cumberland
Who is Malcolm?
The unnatural disturbances that keep Macbeth awake all night represent this
What is the evil of Macbeth's deeds
One of Macbeth's three arguments to himself against killing Duncan
What is Macbeth is Duncan's kinsman and host, Duncan is a good and popular king, his death will bring sorrow to Scotland
Lady Macbeth hears that King Duncan is coming to see them she feels
What is is pleased with the opportunity it gives Macbeth?
The site of Macbeth's castle is here
Where is Inverness?
Before Macbeth murders Duncan, he sees
A bloody dagger
The "barren scepter" is a picture of this
That Macbeth will have no heirs to the throne?
Lady Macbeth covers for Macbeth's madness at dinner by saying this
What is that he is suffering from a childhood illness and it will pass?
Macbeth made this error when committing the murder
What is bringing the daggers out of the room?
This is the nation's army Malcolm brings with him to Scotland to overthrow Macbeth
Who is England?
This character murdered the chamberlains
Who is Macbeth?
The prophecy"none of woman born shall harm Macbeth" was fulfilled in this way
What is Macbeth's killer was born by cesarean section?
The witches said this as Macbeth approached them the second time
What is "By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes."
During his second visit with the Witches, Macbeth demands to know
What is if Banquo's sons will be kings?