Characters
What kind of man is Macbeth?
A powerful man
What is the theme of the play?
Fair is foul, and foul is fair.
Macbeth kills King Duncan but freaks out. Who helps him finish the plan?
How does Macbeth kill Banquo? Why does he kill him?
He sent out some thugs to kill Banquo. Macbeth was afraid Banquo would reveal that he killed the King.
After the visions, what does Macbeth believe?
He believes he cannot be killed by any man.
How does Macbeth respond to every problem?
With violence and murder
Who is a traitor?
Thane of Cawdor
What will people think happened to the king? Why will they think this?
Lady Macbeth wipes blood on the guards, so that people will think the guards murdered King Duncan.
Who appears to Macbeth at the banquet?
The ghost of Banquo
Lady Macbeth is no longer strong and ruthless. How is she now because of guilt?
She is like a scared child.
How does Lady Macbeth appear early in the play?
She seems to be the stronger and more ruthless of the two.
King Duncan makes Macbeth Thane of Cawdor. Why?
To show his gratitude.
Who suspects Macbeth for the murder?
What does Macbeth do that makes the guests uneasy?
He begins to rant and rave.
What does Macbeth believe the prophecy will insure?
He cannot be killed by any man born of woman
What do the witches use to plot mischief against Macbeth?
Charms, spells, and prophecies
Who confronts Macbeth and tells him the prophecy?
The Three Weird Sisters (witches)
Macbeth kills them “in a fit of sorrow and rage.”
What reason does Lady Macbeth give for Macbeth’s behavior?
She says Macbeth is prone to fits.
What is Macbeth’s plan for Macduff?
His plan is to send murderers to the castle to kill his family.
The Murders are considered a group of what?
Ruffians
What does Lady Macbeth plot when she hears the news?
The death of King Duncan
Who flees the castle and why?
Malcolm and Donalbain, the king’s sons, flee from the castle because they are afraid that that they will be blamed for the king’s murder.
Who is looking for help? Why is he looking for help?
Macduff was looking for help because was suspicious of Macbeth.
What does Macbeth learn about Macduff that makes Macduff able to kill Macbeth?
Macduff was ripped from his mother’s side