Characters
The King at the beginning of the play
King Duncan
Hero of the battle at the beginning of the play
What happens to the former Thane of Cawdor
Sentenced to death
Who does Macbeth have killed because he thinks they know he killed Duncan?
Banquo
What is the atmosphere of the witches in the first scene?
Dark, scary and ominous
Thane of Glamis
Macbeth
Losers of the battle at the beginning of the play
Macdownwald and King Sweno
Who are Duncan's sons?
Malcolm and Donalbain
What title is given to Macbeth for bravery in the battle?
Thane of Cawdor
Setting of Macbeth
desolate place blasted by thunderstorms
Might be a baby killer
Laby Macbeth
Description of the 3 witches
old, frail, beardlike
Who says 'Lesser than Macbeth, and greater. Not so happy, yet much happier. Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none'?
Witches
What does Macbeth say after hearing of Lady Macbeth's suicide?
Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage And then is heard no more. It is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing."
What century did Macbeth take place in?
11th century
Former Thane of Cawdor
Macdonwald
How Macbeth can become king.
Killing King Duncan
What happens when the murderers try to kill Banquo and his son?
They kill Banquo but let his son Fleance escape.
Who is the queen of the witches?
Hecate
What country is Macbeth taking place in
Scottland, in the northernmost region of what is now the United Kingdom
New Prince Of Cumberland
Malcolm
3 titles the witches give Macbeth
Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, King
What significance does the doctor have?
He sees and hears the confession of Lady Macbeth while he is trying to diagnose her condition.
Who says this about Macbeth?"Yet do I fear nature; It is too full o' th' milk of human kindness To catch the nearest way"
Lady Macbeth
Is the castle in Macbeth a real place?
Yes