Macbeth Character
Who is the Thane of Glamis and Cawdor in Act I?
Macbeth
What does lady Macbeth tell their guests when Macbeth sees the ghost at dinner and freaks out?
That he's had fits like these since he was young.
What is the setting of the play?
Scotland
"Fair is foul and foul is fair"
witches invoke their spell on Macbeth
What does the Armed Head prophecy tell Macbeth?
Beware Macduff
Who is the Mastermind behind Duncan's murder?
Lady Macbeth
How did the murderers Macbeth hires in Act II fail?
They let Fleance escape
What city is Macduff thane over?
Fife
"Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under it."
Lady Macbeth - telling Macbeth to put on an innocent face, but do the act of murder. Don't let others see through what you're about to do.
What does the "bloody child" prophecize for Macbeth?
No one born of woman shall bring harm to Macbeth.
Who is the King of Scotland in Act I?
Duncan
Why is it important to Macbeth that Fleance is killed?
Because there was a prophecy that Banquo's heirs would be king.
Where does Donalbain hide?
Ireland
"Is this a dagger which I see before me, the handle toward my hand?" Who said it? What was happening?
Macbeth - before the murder of Duncan; dagger was guiding Macbeth to Duncan's room.
What is the child describe as in the third prophecy for Macbeth in Act IV.
Wearing a crown and holding a tree branch.
Who is the eldest heir to the throne, when King Duncan was ruling?
Malcolm
What are banquo's three prophecies in Act I?
1. Lesser than Macbeth but Greater
2. Not so happier but much happier.
3. Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none.
Where is Duncan murdered?
Killed at Inverness (Macbeth's) castle
"I fear thou play'st most foully for it."
Who said it? What does it mean?
Banquo - telling Macbeth that he thinks that Macbeth became King out of unfairness.
What does the child in the third prophecy tell Macbeth
(Be specific in your wording.)
Who's ghost comes back to haunt Macbeth?
Banquo
What are Macbeth's three prophecies in Act I
1. Thane of Glamis
2. Thane of Cawdor
3. King hereafter (of scotland)
What was Banqou doing when he was killed?
Riding his horse through the woods
“Give me your hand. Conduct me to mine host, we love him highly, and shall continue our graces towards him by your leave, hostess.”
Who is Duncan?
Describe the fourth prophecy and explain what this reveals to Macbeth (Act IV).
Banquo and his descendants wearing crowns one holds a mirror. It' shows that Banquo's sons can still be heir to the throne and will hold the throne for a long time.