“Fair is foul, and foul is fair.”
The Three Witches – Act 1, Scene 1 (åbningen)
What do the witches call Macbeth at first?
Thane of Glamis
Who kills King Duncan?
Macbeth
Who does Macbeth have murdered?
Banquo
What is Lady Macbeth doing in Act 5, Scene 1?
Sleepwalking
“So foul and fair a day I have not seen.”
Macbeth – Act 1, Scene 3 (efter mødet med heksene)
What new title does Duncan give Macbeth?
Thane of Cawdor
What does Macbeth see before killing Duncan?
A floating dagger
Who escapes the murder?
Fleance
How does Lady Macbeth die?
She most likely commits suicide
“Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t.”
Lady Macbeth – Act 1, Scene 5 (planlægger Duncans mord)
What do the witches predict about Banquo?
His children will be kings
What does the dagger symbolize?
Guilt and his ambition
What does Macbeth see at the banquet?
Banquo’s ghost
What famous speech does Macbeth give in Scene 5?
“Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow…”
“Macbeth does murder sleep.”
Macbeth – Act 2, Scene 2 (efter han har dræbt Duncan)
What is Lady Macbeth afraid of in Macbeth’s personality?
That he is “too full of the milk of human kindness”
Why is Macbeth nervous before killing Duncan?
He knows it is wrong and feels afraid.
How does Macbeth begin to change in Act 3?
He becomes more paranoid and acts alone
Who kills Macbeth?
Macduff
“Out, damned spot! Out, I say!”
Lady Macbeth – Act 5, Scene 1 (sleepwalking-scenen)
Which important theme is introduced in Act 1?
Appearance vs reality / Ambition / The supernatural
Which symbol becomes very important in Act 2?
Blood (symbol of guilt)
Which theme becomes stronger in Act 3?
Tyranny / Guilt / Corruption of power
Why does Macbeth feel safe?
He believes no one born of a woman can kill him.