Act I
What is the atmosphere of the witches in the first scean
Dark and scary
What did Lady Macbeth do to the guards to make them sleep?
get them drunk
How many men does Macbeth employ for Banquo's murder?
2
what is a simile
comparing 2 things with like or as
what is a metaphor
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
what are the witches plan
to mess with macbeth
why couldn't Lady Macbeth kill Duncan
He looked like her father
Who else besides Banquo does Macbeth want to be killed?
Fleance (Banquo's son)
Who is the man that Macbeth killed in Battle
Macdonwald
how many people did Macbeth murder
3
what reward is given to macbeth after the war
than of quarter
What does Duncan give his hostess to show his gratitude?
A Dimond
Why can Banquo be considered a threat to Macbeth?
The witches said Banquo's sons will be king, but Macbeth wants his sons and himself to be king.
What is Act 2 called
Rising action
What is Act 3 called
climax
how are Macbeth and Banquo reacting differently to the prediction
Banquo think the witches are crazy
Banquo wants the prediction made by the witches to come true for his sons. What does he refuse to do so that the prediction does come true?
kill Duncan
What are Macbeth's motives for murdering Banquo?
-Macbeth wants his sons to be king
-Banquo knows of the prophecies
What is the setting of the opening scene?
What is the setting of the opening scene?
Who escapes the hands of the murderers?
fleance
When Lady Macbeth hears of the witches predictions in the letter, what are her thoughts?
that they will come true
What is the significance of the ringing of the bell?
It means death. It is time for Macbeth to murder Duncan.
How does Macbeth convince these men to murder Banquo?
Gives them motive by saying Banquo stripped the property.
What is Macbeth's reaction to the news that the murder plot was not totally successful?
He is feeling pressure b/c he didn't kill Fleance.
What occurs at the banquet to upset Macbeth?
Banquo's ghost shows up and sits in his seat.
He's the only one that can see him.