Macbeth
What was Macbeth's reaction to the witches prophecy?
He was skeptical at first but later became intrigued and ambitious.
How did Lady Macbeth react to the witches prophecy in Macbeth's letter?
She reacted with determination by immediately planning to help Macbeth gain the throne.
Who is the queen of the witches?
Hecate
What was Macduff's initial reaction to King Duncan's murder?
He is shocked and horrified by the Kings murder.
Where does Malcolm flee to after his father's death?
England
What does Macbeth hallucinate before killing King Duncan?
Macbeth hallucinates a bloody dagger floating in the air that leads him to the king's chamber.
How does Lady Macbeth help Macbeth in killing King Duncan?
She gets the guards drunk and plants the daggers with blood on them.
What role do the witches play in influencing Macbeth's actions?
They spark Macbeth's ambition and set the plot in motion.
Why did Macduff decide to go to England?
He goes to England to ask Malcolm and the English forces for support in overthrowing Macbeth and rescuing Scotland.
Who does Malcolm ask help from after leaving Scotland?
He asks help from King Edward of England and his army in hopes of gaining support to overthrow Macbeth.
Why does Macbeth decide to have Banquo killed?
He is concerned that Banquo's descendants will take the throne, according to the witches prophecies.
What does Lady Macbeth do when Macbeth started seeing Banquo's ghost at the banquet?
She tried to calm Macbeth down and cover up his behavior by telling the guests that he has had these fits since childhood.
What apparitions do the witches show Macbeth when he visits them?
1. An armed head
2. A bloody child
3. A crowned child holding a tree
Why does Macduff refuse to attend Macbeth's coronation?
Macduff refuses to attend the coronation because he is skeptical of Macbeth's rise to power and suspects him of killing Duncan.
What qualities make Malcolm a better fit for the throne than Macbeth?
Malcolm is wise, loyal to his nation and isn't greedy.
Why does Macbeth decide to visit the witches again?
He visits the witches again because he's paranoid that he might lose his position as king.
How does Lady Macbeth's relationship with Macbeth evolve?
Their relationship changes from Lady Macbeth being the root of their ambition to feeling alone and anxious by guilt as Macbeth becomes independent and ruthless.
What do the witches represent/symbolize in the play?
They represent chaos, evil, and the supernatural. The witches symbolize the dark forces that influence human behavior.
How does Macduff react to the news of his family's murder?
Macduff feels heartbroken and enraged when he hears the news. This news increases his desire for revenge against Macbeth.
How does Malcolm test Macduff's loyalty? Why does Malcolm do this?
Malcolm tests Macduff by saying that he is unfit to be king, since he is too greedy and lustful. He does this to see if Macduff is truly loyal to Scotland.
How does Macbeth react to Lady Macbeth's death?
He shows no remorse for her and said that Lady Macbeth would have died eventually.
What is Lady Macbeth's condition in Act 5? What does it represent?
She's sleepwalking and keeps trying to remove imaginary blood from her hands. Her condition represents her instilled guilt.
How do the witches influence the theme of fate versus free will in the play?
They influence the theme by making prophecies that motivate Macbeth's actions, which leads to in his death.
What is the importance of Macduff's birth in the prophecy?
The importance is it allows Macduff to be the one who kills Macbeth since he is not "born of women."
How does Malcolm show his leadership qualities in Act 5?
He shows leadership qualities by organizing his army and having clever plans.