Quotes
Which character(s) say the following quote?
"Fair is foul, and foul is fair, hover through the fog and filthy air."
The weird sisters/ the three witches /the witches
King Duncan arrives at Macbeth's castle. How does Lady Macbeth interact with Duncan?
She greets him warmly despite plotting his murder.
What are some characteristics that can be used to describe Lady Macbeth?
Power hungry, ambitious, manipulative, ruthless, dominant, strong willed
Macbeth says, "If chance will have me king, why chance may crown me without my stir." This quote is an example of what theme?
Fate vs Free will
What is the prophecy the witches give Macbeth?
They say he will become the Thane of Cawdor and eventually King.
What character says, "Your hand, your tongue; look like th'innocent flower, but be the serpent under't."
Lady Macbeth
Macbeth reconsiders killing the King and he tells his wife, "We will proceed no further in this business."
How does Lady Macbeth respond?
She calls him a coward, insults his manliness, and declares that she would rather murder her own child than go back on her own word.
What are some characteristics that can be used to describe Macbeth?
Brave, powerful, ambitious, hesitant, unstable
Why does Macbeth kill Banquo?
Macbeth is paranoid and he views Banquo as a threat to his power. This shows Macbeth giving into his ruthless ambition.
How many murderers does Macbeth hire to kill Banquo?
3
Who says this quote?
"To know my deed, 'twere best not know my self."
Translation: To recognize what I have done, it would be better to forget who I am.
Macbeth
Duncan announces that his son Malcolm will be the next King of Scotland. (Pg. 12)
Macbeth reacts by saying, "The Prince of Cumberland: that is a step on which I must fall down... let not light see my black & deep desires."
How does he feel and what does he plan?
He feels frustrated, worried, angry, mixed with an intense feeling of inner conflict.
Macbeth plans to take fate into his own hands by murdering the King.
Who's ghost appears to Macbeth at the banquet?
Banquo's ghost
"Is this a __________ which I see before me, the handle toward my hand?" (pg. 24)
What is the object of Macbeth's hallucination?
A dagger
Who finds King Duncan's body?
Macduff
Who says, "To Ireland, I. Our separated fortune shall keep us both the safer."
Donaldbain
What is the major event in Act 3, Scene 3?
Banquo is murdered -- but Fleance escapes.
What are some characteristics that can be used to describe King Duncan?
Gracious, almost divine, good, virtuous
Macbeth: "If you agree to follow me..... it will result in more honor."
Banquo: "As long as I don't lose any honor in trying to gain more."
What theme is shown in this scene?
(Hint: Macbeth tries to convince Banquo to be more ___________.)
Ambition/ ambitious/ loyalty
What is one of the unnatural events that happen on the night of Duncan's murder?
● It is dark during the daytime.
● A falcon is attacked and killed by an owl.
● Duncan's horses go wild and break out of their stalls.
Who says, " Come you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here and fill me from crown to the toe top full of director cruelty; make thick my blood..."
Lady Macbeth
How does Macbeth react when he encounters Banquo's ghost during the banquet scene?
He becomes agitated and yells at the empty chair.
Who are the King's sons?
Malcolm & Donalbain
Macbeth: " Will all great Neptune's ocean wash this blood...?"
Lady Macbeth: "My hands are of your colour, but I shame to wear a heart so white."
Using the quotes above blood can be interpreted as a symbol of Macbeth's __________.
Guilt
Who does Macbeth plan to meet with after the banquet?
The witches