Theme
What is Macbeth's ambition?
to be king
What does blood symbolize in the play?
Guilt
Who finally defeats Macbeth in battle?
Macduff
"Is this a dagger which I see before me?" What is Macbeth questioning? How is he feeling?
He is questioning his sanity.
Why does Macduff want revenge on Macbeth?
Macduff’s son and wife were killed by murders that Macbeth hired.
Who encourages Macbeth's ambition?
Lady Macbeth
After losing her sanity what does Lady Macbeth hallucinate? (What does she want to wash?)
She wants to wash the blood off of her hands.
Who is the king of Scotland at the beginning of the play?
Duncan
Who says, "I would, while it was smiling in my face, Have plucked my nipple from his boneless gums And dashed the brains out had I so sworn as you have done to this.” What is she trying to convince Macbeth to do?
Lady Macbeth says she would kill her own baby if she had promised to. She is trying to bully Macbeth into killing.
What event sparks Macbeth's ambition?
The three witches' prophecy
What does Macbeth do to achieve his ambition? (Who does he kill?)
He kills King Duncan, the chamberlains, Banquo, Macduff's family, Macdownald
Before killing King Duncan what does Macbeth hallucinate that symbolizes his guilt?
A bloody dagger
Who are King Duncan's sons?
Malcolm and Donalbain
What does the quote, "To be thus is nothing, but to be safely thus," show us about Macbeth's mental state?
He is afraid to lose his position. Ambition has not brought him comfort or safety.
Who do Macduff and Malcolm ask to help them take down Macbeth?
The king of England.
What causes Macbeth's downfall?
His ambition
"The blood will not leave my hands." What does this quote mean?
The guilt is permanent.
Who is Banquo's son?
Fleance
What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says "Out, damned spot!"?
She can not be rid of her guilt.
Who becomes King after Macbeth?
Malcolm
Which character warns Macbeth about the consequences of his actions?
Banquo
What is the symbol in the quote? What does it symbolize?
“I am in blood / Stepped in so far that, should I wade no more, / Returning were as tedious as go o’er.”
Blood symbolizes Macbeth's guilt
How does Lady Macbeth change throughout the play?
In the beginning of the play she thinks that the violence will be worth it in the end. By the end of the play she is driven mad by guilt over her and Macbeth's actions.
What does Macbeth think about ambition when he says, “I am in blood / Stepped in so far that, should I wade no more, / Returning were as tedious as go o’er.”
He has come too far to turn back. He will continue on despite all of the death.
Name one of the apparitions that the witches show Macbeth and what the apparition tells Macbeth.
Floating head- beware of Macduff
Bloody child- No women will harm him
Crowned child- Macbeth will be safe until Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane Hill
8 crowned kings- Banquo at the end of the line witches don’t give a meaning