Act 4
How many apparitions do the witches show Macbeth?
4
Why does Macbeth go to the Witches in Act 4? How is this different from seeing them in Act 1?
He wants information—he is going to them, instead of them coming to him.
Lady Macbeth has begun sleepwalking, what feelings has she been affected by?
GUILT!!!!
What is Macbeth's feelings about his future?
He has regret for the evil deeds he has done, but he knows he cannot go back
What does Macbeth do when he hears Macduff has fled to England?
He orders the killing of his family
What are the four visions that the Witches show Macbeth?
A Helmet
Bloody Child
Child with a Crown a Tree
Banquo's Ghost and his Descendants
What is Macduff's plan when he hears about the murder of his family?
Revenge on Macbeth
Why is Lady Macbeth carrying a candle at the beginning of Act 5?
She is trying to fend off the darkness, which she is now afraid of.
What do Lady Macduff and her son argue about before their murders?
Whether Macduff is a traitor or not.
What are the prophecies that the Witches' Apparitions give?
Head: "Beware Macduff" Bloody Child: "No man born of woman can harm you" Child with Crown: "Birnam wood"
Does Macbeth fear death at the hands of the rebels? Why or why not?
No; he still has some faith in the witches' prophecies.
Why is Lady Macbeth obsessing over cleaning her hands as she goes mad?
Blood she cannot wash off her hands
Who kills Macbeth? How does this person "get around" the Second Prophecy?
Macduff; born by C-section, so not technically "born of a woman"
How is the Third Apparition (the Child with a Crown and a Tree) foreshadowing what happens to Macbeth?
The prophecy is that Macbeth will reign until Birnam Wood comes to meet him. The child represents Malcolm, being the rightful ruler (crown) who comes to Dunsinane with an army holding branches (tree). Macbeth thinks this is a prophecy in his favor, but it's really a warning.
The doctor observes Lady Macbeth sleepwalking, and what does he fear?
She might hurt herself.
What is the true meaning of "Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane"?
The advancing English army rides to Dunsinane holding branches from Birnam Wood as camo.
What does Malcolm say to test Macduff's loyalty to Scotland?
He is more greedy, bloodthirsty, and ambitious than Macbeth.
Who is reflected in the mirror of the last king who appears in the witches procession?
Banquo; and his line of descendants
What country do Squidward and his son come from? Who are they allies of?
England, allies of Malcolm and Macduff
Why is Macduff "not of woman born"?
He was born by cesarean section.