Shakespeare and the settings of Macbeth
Who is Shakespeare?
William Shakespeare is an English playwright and poet.
What is the name of the King?
Duncan.
Who did Macbeth killed in the war?
Macdonwald
Who made the first witch angry?
The Sailor's wife.
Infamous
Famous for a bad thing
What were the witches often blamed for in 1563?
The witches were often blamed for a variety of misfortunes that happened.
Who is known as the Thane of Glamis?
Macbeth.
What was being reported to the King?
The results of the battle.
What does the first witch want to do for revenge?
Make the sailor's life miserable and possibly kill him.
Treaty
An agreement signed by both sides to maintain peace
What are familiars?
Familiars are the witches' companions who helped them with their evil work.
Who is Macdonwald?
Macdonwald is the man who started the revolt against King Duncan and got killed by Macbeth.
Who was the traitor to the King?
The Thane of Cawdor.
Why did Banquo think that the witches might not be women?
They have beards.
Descendants
Future generation in his family (children, grandchildren...)
Why did Shakespeare decide to write Macbeth?
He wanted to appeal to King James I, who was obsessed with witchcraft.
Who is Banquo?
Banquo is Macbeth's friend whom he fought with in the army. He was also said to be the father of the future King.
What new title will Macbeth receive?
The Thane of Cawdor.
What are the prophecies that the witches made?
Macbeth will the Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor and the future King. Banquo's descendants will be the future Kings even though he will not be.
Prophecy
A prediction of the future.
What would happen if you were found to practice witchcraft in 1563?
You will be punished to death.
What animals are Graymalkin and Paddock?
Graymalkin is a grey cat and paddock is a toad.
How did Shakespeare show that Macbeth and Banquo were not scared? __ troubles __, or __ scare a __.
Sparrow troubles eagle, or rabbit scare a lion.
How did Macbeth felt after he heard the prophecies?
Startled, speechless.
Rebel
What was very important in Shakespeare's time?
Religion
Who are King Duncan's sons?
Malcolm, Donalbain and Lennox.
What are the conditions given for the peace treaty?
To retreat to Saint Colme's Inch and pay ten thousand dollars.
What does the line "are you illusions, or are you really what you seem to be?" mean?
Are they real or are they just Macbeth and Banquo's imagination?
All Hail
Salute/ greet someone with importance.