Scene 1
These (#)__ people open the Act.
Who are the three witches?
Who is the ruler of Scotland?
Who is King Duncan
The witches list three prophecies for Macbeth. Name them!
What is thane of Glamis, thane of Cawdor, and King?
This is Macbeth's main concern with killing the King
What is what others will think of him if anyone finds out (consequences)?
This is the atmosphere of Scene 1.
What is a dark and stormy heath/plain? (Scotland)
Who has Macbeth defeated in battle?
Who is Macdonwald
The prophecy given to Banquo is that he won't be king, but his _____ will
What is children?
Lady Macbeth asks evil spirits to "unsex" her. What is she really asking?
What is to take away her feminine traits and give her the courage of a man?
Who does Lady Macbeth plan to blame the murder on?
Who is Duncan's guards?
The witches speak in rhymes such as "When the hurly-burly's done,/ When the battle's lost and won." Why did Shakespeare make this decision?
What is to make the witches sound supernatural, singsongy, and like they are casting spells.
Which two Scottish noblemen are described as having been especially brave in defending Scotland in battle?
Who is Macbeth and Banquo?
The King names someone to inherit the throne. Who? What title did he give him?
Who is Malcolm, Prince of Cumberland?
How does Lady Macbeth react when Macbeth calls of the plan?
What is furious?
What are the Three Witches planning in Scene 1
What is When they will meet with Macbeth to tell him his prophecies
The new title given to Macbeth. Explain why.
What is Thane of Cawdor for defeating the enemies in battle with great bravery.
Describe the attitude the King has towards Macbeth and Banquo
What is trusting and grateful?
Lady Macbeth critiques her husbands nature. What is she worried about?
What is Macbeth is too kind to commit such evil acts?
How does Lady Macbeth persuade Macbeth to go through with the plan?
When the Witches say the paradox "Fair is foul, and foul is fair" what do they mean?
What is Things that seem good are actually bad, and things that seem bad are actually good
Irony shown in this scene.
King Duncan is replacing one traitor with an ever larger one.
This is the announcement that makes Macbeth truly contemplate murder for the first time.
What is Duncan's announcement that Malcom will be his heir?
What does Lady Macbeth make her mind up about in the end of Scene 5?
What is she will convince and instruct Macbeth to go through with murdering King Duncan?