MacBeth Act II
Name the 3 titles the witches give Macbeth.
Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, King
What do the witches prophesize for Banquo? How does Banquo react to the witches prophecy?
Lesser than Macbeth and greater
Not so happy, yet much happier
Banquo's sons will be named king but he will never be king. Banquo is skeptical and does not readily believe the witches.
There were this many witches in the opening scene of the play
Three
Define dramatic irony.
Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters don't
What happens to the former Thane of Cawdor?
He is sentenced to death for treason.
Macdonwald
Who is the oldest son of Duncan?
Malcolm
What is an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play?
Soliloquy
What is Lady MacBeth's reaction after the murder?
She was angry and told Macbeth he did not follow through with her plan correctly.
What is Lady Macbeth's true opinion of her husband Macbeth?
He is not a true man and doesn't have the mind to commit this murder to seize the throne
When is the first time Macbeth comes in contact with the witches "weird sisters"?
Walking up from the battle he just lead to victory.
Who is knocking at the South Gate at the beginning of Act 2 Scene 3?
Lennox and Macduff are there to retrieve the king and escort him back to his castle.
Fill in the blank: "Is this a _____ which I see before me?"
dagger
Macbeth says "this" will be his downfall.
Lady Macbeth says that Macbeth is too full of this to commit murder.
The Milk of Human Kindness
Who was with Macbeth when he heard the predictions from the witches?
Banquo