General
Whose ghost does Macbeth see at the feast?
Banquo :)
What fate do the witched predict for Banquo?
That he will father a line of kings.
How does Macbeth use his free will when killing Banquo?
By not telling Lady Macbeth and executing the plan on his own.
How does Macbeth influence the Murderers’ feelings toward Banquo?
By telling them he was their enemy and had done bad things to them behind their backs.
What animal does Macbeth frequently liken his enemies to?
Snakessss!
How Does Macduff going to England affect his family’s fate?
Macbeth killed his family as punishment for plotting against him.
What negative effects does Macbeth exercising his free will have in act III and IV?
The lords thinking he is crazy
Macduff looking for violent revenge upon him
Why does lady Macbeth want to hold influence over Macbeth?
She wants power, but because she‘s a woman she cannot get it herself so she works through her husband.
What famous line (often quotes in pop culture) is said by the witches in act 4 scene 1?
Double double toil and trouble
How is Lady Macbeth impacted by the prophecy?
it allows her to be ruthless in her ambition, and though this makes her queen
Give an example of a character using their free will with a positive outcome for Fleance.
Macduff going to England
What influence does Macduff’s disappearance have on his wife’s opinion of him?
She thinks he’s a traitor
Why did Shakespeare intend for king James I to be represented in the line of kings in Act 4 Scene 1?
Because King James I was descended from the real-life Banquo.
How do Macbeth’s actions in the murder of the Macduff family affect the witches prophecy?
Macduff is angry now, and will use this anger to dethrone Macbeth, leading the prophecy to the conclusion of Banquo’s sons becoming kings
Why does lady Macbeth have less and less free will as the play progresses?
She is a queen now, meaning she has even more expectations on how she should behave, and how that Macbeth is taking back his own free will, she can‘t work through him.
How does lady Macbeth‘s influence over Macbeth change throughout the play?
He allows her to have less influence over him as he gains more and more power
What song did Mr. Stoddart play that he said must have been written about Lady Macbeth?
King by Florence and The Machine
How did Malcom and Donaldbain’s actions help fulfill Macbeth's fate?
Malcom and Donaldbain leaving to England and Ireland allowed Macbeth to become king since the two heirs were missing.
What was Macbeths biggest action showcasing his free will, and why is it significant in terms of fate?
Killing Banquo :(
Because he is attempting to alter Banquo‘s sons fate after securing his own.
What influence did lady Macbeth have over Duncan’s fate?
lady Macbeth convinced Macbeth to kill Duncan.