Duncan
Duncan's title
The King
How many prophecies do the witches give Macbeth?
Three
What is meant when "Fair is foul, and foul is fair" is said?
Things are not what they seem.
How does Lady Macbeth learn of the prophecies?
Through a letter
What is the first title that Macbeth is gifted in the play?
Thane of Cawdor
Duncan's son, whom he names heir to the throne.
Malcolm
What was the lady eating when the witch asked if she could have one?
Chestnuts.
Who do Lady Macbeth and Macbeth plan to frame for Duncan's murder?
the guards.
Lady Macbeth gives Macbeth advice to look like a ______ but be the _______ underneath it. Complete the phrase.
Flower and Serpant
How does Macbeth react to the witches prophecy?
afraid, nervous, transfixed, confused.. etc
What does the solider report to Duncan in the beginning of the play?
Macbeth is a worthy fighter
How are the witches described by Banquo?
bearded creatures or from the earth
What does Lady Macbeth feel is Macbeth's weakness?
What is Lady Macbeth trying to accomplish by saying "unsex me here"?
Become more than a woman, to be powerful like a man would be?
Macbeth is already thane of what place?
Thane of Glamis
From whom does Duncan learn that the Thane of Cawdor is a traitor?
Ross
Where will the witches next meet?
They will meet Macbeth after the hurlyburly is done, and when the battle has been lost and won.
Macbeth is an example of what type of hero?
What is a tragic hero?
What would Lady Macbeth do if her husband asked it of her?
Dash out the brains of her nursing child
Why does Macbeth ask the stars to hide their fires?
He doesn't want heaven to see his dark deeds
Hard Question: What is the name of Duncan's other son?
Donalbain
What is a prophecy the witches give to Banquo?
He will be lesser and greater than Macbeth, not as happy yet much happier, and that his sons will be kings even though he will never be king himself.
What is an aside?
A line that is only heard by certain characters on stage or only the audience
Lady Macbeth says Macbeth's face is a book where men can read strange matters. What type of literary technique is this AND what does she mean?
Metaphor meaning that he is a bad actor and can't hide his real emotions?
What are two reasons Macbeth gives for not wanting to kill Duncan?
Macbeth is Duncan's loyal subject and his host, so it would be wrong to betray and murder him.