Act 1
What do the witches prophesize for Macbeth?
He will be king
What vision does Macbeth see in the night?
A dagger.
Who is sitting in Macbeth's chair at dinner?
Ghost of Banquo
Which Ghost warns that "No man of woman born shall harm Macbeth?"
A bloody baby.
What does Lady M keep doing while sleepwalking?
Washing her hands.
What is Macbeth doing when the play starts?
Fighting in a Scottish Civil War
Where do Malcolm and Donalbain go to hide?
England and Ireland.
All their troubles are Banquo's fault.
What does Macduff say he must do after he learns about his family?
Cry/Feel his feelings.
How does Lady M die?
She throws herself off the castle.
What does Lady Macbeth think Macbeth lacks?
The manliness to do what he needs to
What part of the plan does Lady M do?
She plants the daggers on the guards.
What reason does Lady M give for Macbeth's strange behavior?
He has a sickness.
Why does Malcolm say he'd be a bad king?
He has bad habits like drinking and womanizing.
Why do the soldiers carry tree branches?
To hide their numbers.
What title does Macbeth receive after the war?
Thane of Cawdor
What scares Lady M when she sees Duncan's body?
He looks like her father.
Why is Macbeth angry about Banquo's prophecy?
Macbeth has no sons to become king.
What does Lady Macduff feel about her husband?
He betrayed and abandoned her.
What does Macbeth compare life to?
A candle.
Why doesn't Macbeth want to kill Duncan?
Duncan is his guest and a good king.
What would could Macbeth not say while killing Duncan?
Amen.
Macbeth compares calling the murderers men to what?
Dogs
What item does the ghost of Banquo hold?
A mirror
Macbeth experiences Nihilism during "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow." What is Nihilism?
The feeling that life has no meaning.