Characters
This character is the Thane of Glamis at the start of the play.
Who is Macbeth
Macbeth earns a new title after this character’s betrayal.
Who is the original Thane of Cawdor
"Fair is foul, and foul is fair" is spoken by this group.
Who are the Witches (or Weird Sisters)?
This theme is introduced with the witches’ chant "Fair is foul, and foul is fair."
What is the theme of appearance vs. reality
Shakespeare wrote Macbeth to please this monarch, who was interested in witchcraft.
Who is King James I
This character calls upon spirits to "unsex" her
Who is lady Macbeth
The witches greet Macbeth with three titles: Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and this.
What is "King hereafter"
"If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me" is spoken by this character.
Who is Macbeth
Lady Macbeth’s speech about being "unsexed" reflects this motif
What is gender roles
The real Macbeth ruled this country in the 11th century.
What is Scotland
This character is named the Prince of Cumberland in Act 1.
Who is Malcolm
Duncan announces his visit to this location in Act 1.
What is Macbeth’s castle (Inverness)
"Come, you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here" is said by this character.
Who is lady Macbeth
The witches’ prophecies introduce this theme about the future.
What is fate vs free will
The inclusion of the witches was meant to reflect fears of this supernatural force.
What is witchcraft
This character is King of Scotland at the start of the play.
Who is Duncan
This is the major internal conflict Macbeth faces in Act 1.
What is whether or not to murder King Duncan
This phrase from Act 1 is an example of dramatic irony, as the audience knows more than King Duncan.
What is "This castle hath a pleasant seat"?
Blood is introduced as a motif when Lady Macbeth imagines using it to symbolize this.
What is guilt or violence?
The historical Macbeth took the throne after killing this king in battle.
This character(s) delivers the prophecy that Macbeth will become king.
Who are the Witches (or Weird Sisters)
Lady Macbeth plans to blame this group for Duncan’s murder.
Who are the king’s guards
"The instruments of darkness tell us truths" is spoken by this character.
Who is Banquo
Macbeth’s hesitation to kill Duncan reflects this overarching theme.
What is the corrupting power of ambition?
Shakespeare altered the historical Macbeth’s character to flatter this royal family.
What is the Stuart family?