Macbeth
What are three words to describe Macbeth?
Answers may vary.
Why does Lady Macbeth think that her husband is a coward?
Macbeth wants to kill the king but is conflicted and doesn't want the consequences of his actions.
When did Shakespeare live?
1600's
How did Macbeth gain Duncan's trust in the beginning of the play?
Macbeth fought and won a huge battle for Duncan?
What does the word coward mean?
weak or scared
Macbeth was a fierce soldier, what are several pieces of evidence supports this?
Macbeth was fearless in battle, battled two different armies at the same time and slit a man from navel to jaw bone.
What did Lady Macbeth mean when she said to Macbeth, " Look like the innocent flower but be the serpent under it"
Be Duncan's friend be his gracious host but kill him when he doesn't expect it.
Where did W. Shakespeare perform his plays.
The Globe Theater.
What did Duncan give Macbeth for his bravery in battle?
Thane of Cowdor, friendship and trust.
What does the word ignorant mean?
not intelligent or not educated, stupid.
Macbeth after winning the battle against his foes won what title from King Duncan?
Thane of Cowdor
What was Lady Macbeth's plan to kill Duncan?
Put sleeping potion in the guards alcohol so they fall asleep then stab Duncan and wipe blood on them and put their daggers back.
Why was William Shakespeare famous?
He was famous for his plays, sonnets, and poems.
True or False
Macbeth was great full for being granted the Thane of Cowdor. To show his gratitude he said" Being able to serve you loyally is payment enough. It is our duty and honor to serve you loyally."
True
What does the word Foe mean?
enemy
The author, William Shakespeare, uses the witches to tell Macbeth about his future. Is this an example of:
a. foreshadowing
b. context clues
c. predictions
d. inferences
forshadowing
What does Lady Macbeth want Macbeth to wear after the knock on the door and the murder has been announced.
sleeping cloths so he looked like he was sleeping when the murder took place.
How many plays did William Shakespeare write?
37 plays
How did Lady Macbeth find out that Macbeth now the Thane of Cowdor and that the witches told him that he would be king?
It was letter that Macbeth wrote to her that explained about the title and the witches.
What is a Thane ?
governor or governs over a piece of land.
What is Macbeth's first name?
Macbeth doesn't have a first name.
What is Lady Macbeth's first name?
Lady
Why is Shakespeare still relevant today? Why were his works translated into 50 languages?
People today can still relate today to his deeply flawed characters and plots.
What do you think will happen next, explain your answer?
Needs to be 3 sentences long.
answers may vary.
What does it mean to be noble?
Has land, money, titles, important to the country.