King of Scotland; trusting; believes Macbeth to be a loyal soldier; father of two sons; murdered
Duncan
200
"Why do you dress me in borrowed robes?"
Macbeth
200
What are the three predictions the witches make concerning Macbeth?
He is Thane of Glamis
He will be Thane of Cawdor
He is King
200
After seeing the witches' apparitions, what does Macbeth vow to do to Macduff?
Kill him and his family
300
Receives predictions about his life from the witches; friend to Macbeth; murdered on his way to dinner
Banquo
300
King Duncan's son; flees to England; becomes King following Macbeth's death
Malcolm
300
"Your face, my thane, is a book where men may read strange matters"
Lady Macbeth.
300
How does Macbeth respond to the death of King Duncan?
He acts surprised and shocked. He says he killed the guards out of revenge; he wishes it would have been him so he would not have had to see the horror
300
What is the state of Scotland under Macbeth's rule?
Turmoil, tyranny, disheveled...
400
King Duncan's son; flees to Ireland; second in line to the throne
Donalbain
400
One of Duncan's men; travels to England to give Macduff bad news
Ross
400
"By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes."
Witches
400
What are the two things King Duncan's sons decide to do after the death of their father?
Flee and not consort with the others
400
(Act 5) What is wrong with Lady Macbeth? What are her symptoms?
She is going mad; sleepwalking, washing her hands, re-living the murder, talking to herself
500
One of the men who arrives at Macbeth's castle to collect King Duncan; discusses all the strange occurrences
Lennox
500
Soldier who defeats Macbeth; family is killed; joins Malcolm's army
Macduff
500
"For brave Macbeth-well he deserves that name."
the Captain
500
How does the murder of Banquo differ from that of King Duncan?
Macbeth has someone else do his dirty work; he does not include Lady Macbeth; he also attempts to kill his son
500
What example of foreshadowing comes from the doctor concerning Lady Macbeth?