Act 1
To whom does Duncan give the title of Prince of Cumberland?
Malcom
What was the inappropriate joke that the Porter made?
Alcohol cheapens the performance
What does lennox think about macbeth?
hes a tyrant that’s ruining the country
What are the apparitions?
armed head, bloody child, and child crowned with tree in hand
Why was Lady Macbeth washing her hands?
Lady Macbeth's hand-washing is the sign of guilt
What are the witches’ predictions about Macbeth and Banquo?
The witches predict that Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor, then King of Scotland, while they prophesy that Banquo's descendants will become kings, even though he himself will not be king
Why does Macbeth hesitate to kill Duncan?
Macbeth is initially hesitant to kill Duncan due to his loyalty to the king and the moral implications of murder, but Lady Macbeth persuades him otherwise.
What does Hecate want the witches to do?
He want them to make a spell
How does Malcolm view a man? And who opposes?
While Malcolm believes a man should seek revenge, Macduff shows that it should not be just about revenge and that a real man should be sensitive enough to feel grief.
Who will be the new King of scotland?
Malcom
What is the weather like at the beginning of the play?
Lightning and thunder
How did Duncan’s sons redact to their father’s murder?
they run away to England and Ireland
What does Macbeth see at the banquet?
Macbeth sees the ghost of Banquo at the banquet, which is a manifestation of his guilt and paranoia.
How does Malcom describe himself
He describes himself as being more evil than Macbeth
How did the "Birnam Wood" come to Dunsinane Hill?
Birname Wood is chopped down at the command of Malcom by the English army. They carry the branches in order to camouflage their approach to Dunsinane.
How does Lady Macbeth learn of the actions surrounding her husband?
receives a letter from Macbeth
What advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth when he arrives home?
He must learn to look innocent even when his heart is full of evil. He has to learn to hide his true feelings.
Who escapes the murderers and why is this significant?
Fleance, he might become king
How does Macbeth address the Witches
He calls them "Old Hags"
How does Lady Macbeth die?
Suicide
How does Banquo react to the witches?
he thinks him and Macbeth might be high
What 3 things does drinking provoke?
a red nose, sleep, and urine
Why doesn’t Macduff appear in this act at all?
Macduff is in England to get Malcolm to return and take the throne from Macbeth since he is the rightful heir.
Contrast Lady Macbeth and Lady Macduff
Lady Macbeth actively manipulates Macbeth to commit murder and seize the throne, emphasizing her ambition. In contrast, Lady Macduff's concern for her children and her helplessness when faced with danger illustrate her compassion and loyalty.
How does Macbeth react to Lady Macbeth’s death?
Macbeth says that she would have died one day anyway