Shakespeare
What is the name of the theatre build for Shakespeare‘s plays?
The Globe
Who convinces Macbeth to kill King Duncan?
Lady Macbeth
What is a prophecy?
A prediction about the future
Who are the three evil sisters?
The witches
Who did Shakespeare marry?
Anne Hathaway
Who becomes King at the end of the play Macbeth?
Malcolm
frightening, uncanny, unnatural
Who is Macbeth‘s noble best friend?
Banquo
How many children did Shakespeare have?
three
What pets do the witches name in Act 1 Sc 1?
Graymalkin and Paddock
„Lady Macbeth is a dominant character“ Find a synonym for the word dominant.
powerful, mighty, controlling, …
Who is Banquo‘s son and could escape before Macbeth killed him?
Fleance
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
38 plays
What is the weather like in the beginning of the play and what does it tell us?
- Thunder and storm
- it creates a sense of foreboding: something bad is going to happen, there is chaos
What‘s the meaning of the word „foreboding“?
a feeling that something bad will happen
When was Shakespeare born?
23. April 1564
Where do we see guilt in the play?
-Lady Macbeth washing her bloody hands
-Banquo‘s ghost haunting Macbeth
-Macbeth doubting himself
What‘s the meaning of the word „regicide“?
It‘s the act of killing a king
What are the names of the messengers who deliver news about different events?
Ross and Angus