To deceive Macbeth with false confidence
What does Macbeth see during the banquet?
Banquo's ghost
What does Lennox reveal to another Lord in Act 3, Scene 6?
That he is suspicious of Macbeth and thinks he is responsible for the deaths of Duncan and Banquo
Whose court has Malcolm become a part of?
The King of England
What happens to Fleance after the murderers attack?
He escapes into the night
What do the Witches show Macbeth after the Apparitions?
A line of eight kings following Banquo
What does Macbeth decide to do after the banquet?
Go visit the Weird sisters
Who tells Lady Macduff that she and her child are in danger?
A Messenger
What is Lady Macduff's reaction to learning that her husband has fled to England?
She is angry at him for leaving them vulnerable in such a dangerous political climate
How does Act 4 end?
With Malcolm and Macduff agreeing to go back to Scotland to kill Macbeth
What is the first Apparition?
Beware of Macduff
"There the grown serpent lies. The worm that's fled hath nature that in time will venom breed"
Who is the serpent, and who is the worm, according to Macbeth?
Serpent= Banquo Worm= Fleance
DAILY DOUBLE What is Lady Macbeth's role in the Acts?
She tries to cover up for Macbeth's suspicious behavior during the banquet
Who tells Macduff about what happened to his wife and children?
Ross
DAILY DOUBLE Why does Macduff not attend Macbeth's feast?
He has already fled to England
What is the Second Apparition?
"None of woman born shall harm Macbeth"
What does Macbeth decide to do after learning that Macduff has fled to England?
To send someone to kill Macduff's family
What does Lennox tell Macbeth about Macduff in Act 4, Scene 1?
That he has fled to England
Why is Malcolm suspicious of Macduff?
He is concerned that he wants power and will be corrupt
List all the characters that die in Acts 3 and 4
Banquo, Lady Macduff, Macduff's son
What is the third Apparition?
Macbeth will not be harmed until the Birnam forest moves to Dunsinane Hill where his castle is
What reason does Macbeth give for not murdering Banquo himself?
Since they have mutual friends, it would be difficult to maintain a relationship with them. He doesn't want to damage his appearance as King
Where does Macduff live?
Fife
What does Ross report about the people of Scotland?
That they dislike Macbeth and will join Macduff and Malcolm in overthrowing him
"My Lord is often thus and hath been from his youth. Pray you, keep seat. The fit is momentary; upon a thought he will again be well"
Who said it, and what is the context?
Lady Macbeth. She is telling the Lords at the banquet that Macbeth has had these fits since childhood and they should ignore it and it will pass.