Scene 1
What type of characters are featured in Scene 1?
Witches
Who is Duncan?
The King of Scotland
Who is with Macbeth at the start of Scene 3?
Banquo
Who is Lennox?
Thane of Scotland; supporter of Duncan
Where is Duncan staying in Scene 6?
Macbeth’s castle.
What is the weather like in this scene?
Thunder & Lightning
Who is Malcolm?
Duncan’s eldest son
Who is Banquo?
High ranking soldier in the Scottish army; loyal friend of Macbeth
Who does Duncan name as heir to his throne, aka, The Prince of Cumberland?
Malcolm
Where is Macbeth’s castle?
Inverness
What is the final quote for this scene? *Hint: It is the thesis for the play.*
"Fair is foul and foul is fair”
Who betrays Scotland at the conclusion of this scene?
Thane of Cawdor
What are the three prophesies for Macbeth?
Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, King
What does Macbeth send to Lady Macbeth containing info on the witches?
A letter
Why does Macbeth not wish to kill Duncan at the start of Scene 7?
He is a good man; loved by the people
What two types of animals are present when the characters are casting their spell?
Toad and Cat
What title does Duncan award Macbeth at the end of this scene?
Thane of Cawdor
Who is Ross?
Thane of Fife; a loyal supporter of Duncan and a wealthy landowner.
How does Lady Macbeth insult/motivate Macbeth?
Belittling his ‘manliness’.
Explain: “False face must hide what the false heart doth know” (Macbeth 1.7.82).
Where do the characters say they will meet again?
On the heath
What biblical reference does the Captain make to overstate Macbeth’s courage and bravery?
Golgotha; Where Jesus was crucified
What are the three promises for Banquo?
Status, Happiness, Father of Kings
What does Lady Macbeth ask of the spirits at the end of Scene 5?
Grant her traits of a soldier; lack of remorse and to make her cruel.
How does Lady Macbeth plan to frame the guards after Macbeth kills Duncan?
Place two bloody daggers with them while they sleep