Macbeth
Who did Macbeth kill first in this scene?
Young Siward
How did Lady Macbeth die?
She jumped off the fortress walls.
How does Macduff kill Macbeth?
By decapitating him.
What does Malcolm become at the end of the act?
King of Mars.
What is the rebellion attacking?
Duntech Fortress.
What does Macbeth compare his worth of life to?
Earth being drained of resources.
What did the doctor say about Lady Macbeth's condition?
He said that it could not be cured with any medicine or medical procedure, and that she could only heal herself.
How does Macduff fulfill the second prophecy?
Macduff was born, rather he was created artificially, and therefore was able to hurt Macbeth.
What does Macduff consider Macbeth to be when Macbeth claims he will not fight him?
Macduff considers Macbeth to be a coward, for denying a fight because of his reliance on prophecies.
What is camouflaged as Birnam mountain in order to advance to Duntech Fortress?
Macduff's spacecraft Fiferia.
What is the meaning of hubris and how does it relate to Macbeth's general disposition?
Hubris is one of Macbeth's defining tragic flaws, and is often defined as extreme arrogance.
Who delivers the news of Lady Macbeth's death?
Seyton relays this information to Macbeth.
How does Macduff "speak with" Macbeth when they encounter?
Macduff uses his sword to express his emotions, in order to act in revenge on Macbeth for killing his family.
What does Malcolm plan to do after he is crowned declared king?
He proposes to rebuild Mars and bring back everyone whose lives were corrupted by Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's rule.
What role does Seyton serve in the play?
What feelings did Macbeth feel while awaiting his ultimate demise?
He went between feelings of overconfidence and dread.
This is evident by him constantly assuring himself of protection from the prophecies, however he also displays lack of self worth and begins to find his rule and life pointless. He also begins to dread his loss of the throne as the prophecies become true one by one.
What feeling ultimately overwhelms Lady Macbeth to lead her to commit suicide?
The feeling of guilt from plotting and assisting with the murders of Duncan, Banquo, and Macduff's family.
What was Macduff's primary drive and motivation to fight and kill Macbeth?
To avenge his wife and children, who were savagely murdered by Macbeth for no good reason at all.
What does Malcolm claim about soldiers and people that still fight alongside Macbeth?
He states that they fight only out of fear, and not of genuine support or love for Macbeth.
What does Young Siward's death in scene 4 symbolize?
It symbolizes Macbeth's trust and confidence in the prophecies.
What symbolizes Macbeth's lack of security in scene 3?
Him asking Seyton for his armour early, despite not needing it yet. This showed that Macbeth was willing to take anything as a form of protection or confidence as he was insecure.
What symbolizes Lady Macbeth's guilt staying with her in scene 1?
Blood on her hands unable to be washed off.
Perfumes unable to hide or conceal the "scent" of murder.
Contradiction from earlier scene "what's done is done" to "what is done can’t be un-done".
What role in sci-fi does Macduff play?
Macduff most similarily plays the role of a rebel or a character determined to bring justice to the galaxy, despite odds or fear.
What does Malcolm himself as a character symbolize throughout the play and especially in the ending scene?
He symbolizes order and rightful rule. Unlike Macbeth who commited wrongful murders for his country, Malcolm expresses his intrest in rebuilding and keeping justice on Mars.
What is the significance of Siward asking if his son's wounds were on his front?
Siward wanted to know if his son fought valiantly against Macbeth, and he did. If his wounds were on his back, it would show a lack of retaliation or being backstabbed, which can further symbolize being caught off guard or being a coward.