Prophecies
What do the witches first call Macbeth
Thane of Glamis
Who tells Macbeth and Banquo their future?
The Witches.
How does Banquo feel about the witches?
Suspicious.
In the beginning of Act 1 Scene 1 who were the first people to be introduced?
The Witches.
What country does Macbeth take place in?
Scotland.
What second title do the witches make about Macbeth?
Thane of Cawdor
How many Witches are there?
3
How does Macbeth react to the plan to murder the king at first?
He can't do it because he's fearful.
Where do Macbeth and Banquo first meet the witches?
On a battlefield.
What does Macbeth send to Lady Macbeth?
A letter
What final prediction do the witches make about Macbeth?
He will become king
Who did the king send to give thanks to Macbeth
Ross and Angus
How does Macbeth feel when the witches tell him his prophecy?
He was confused and shocked.
What title does Macbeth receive in Act 1
Thane of Cawdor
What animal does Lady Macbeth compare Macbeth compare Macbeth to when calling him weak?
A cat
What do the witches predict about Banquo's children?
They will ecome kings.
Who is Macbeth father?
Sinel
How does Lady Macbeth feel about Macbeth when he can't murder the King?
She feels that Macbeth is cowardly.
What do Lady Macbeth and Macbeth plan at the end of Act 1
To kill King Duncan
What is Lady Macbeth reading when she first appears?
Macbeth's letter.
Why are the witches prophecies important in Act1?
They spark Macbeth's ambition and start the conflict.
Who is duncan and how is he related to malcom and dolbain?
King of Scotland father of malcom and dolbain
What emotion drives Macbeth in Act1?
Ambition
What scene does Macbeth decide to kill Duncan?
Act 1 Scene 7
what famous phrase do the witches say in witches say in scene 1?
"Fair is foul, and foul is fair"