Scene 1
Why is Macbeth so paranoid in this scene?
He doesn't have a lineage to pass down his crown, which means Banquo's prophecy will come true
Who says "O, full of scorpions is my mind...!"?
Macbeth
In this scene how many murderers are there?
3
What does MacBeths conscience cause him to see at the banquet?
Banquo's Ghost.
Why is Hecate angry?
The other witches have meddled in Macbeth's affairs without telling her.
Who is Banquo's APOSTROPHE aimed towards at the start of the scene?
Macbeth
What advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth near the start of the scene?
"What's done is done" - you should just move on
How does the murderer's plans fail?
Banquo's son escapes
Who says "Sit, worthy friends. My lord is often thus /
And hath been from his youth. Pray you, keep seat. /
The fit is momentary"
Lady Macbeth
WHat will the witches do when they see MacBeth tomorrow?
Ensure his ultimate demise by making him overconfident.
What Literary Device is "“Our fears in Banquo / Stick deep…”
Bonus: What is he comparing "fears" to?
Metaphor
BONUS: A dagger
"We have scorched the snake, not killed it" is WHAT Literary device?
Metaphor
What does Banquo's ghost symbolize?
Macbeth's guilt and regret
What tone is Lennox's speech at the start of Scene 6 supposed to be?
Sarcasm
What does Macbeth compare to murderers to and WHY
He compares them to dogs because he has no care for them and wants them to just follow his commands
“Treason has done his worst” is what literary device?
Personification
What is Banquo's son's name, and why is it significant that he escapes?
Fleance -- the lineage will be king still!
Who uses metaphors in this scene such as comparing someone to a "Russian bear" and "Hycran tiger"?
Macbeth (to Banquo)
Where is Macduff going, and what is his reputation in Scotland?
He is going to England to get Malcolm, he is seen as a disgrace
Identify the Literary device AND explain the following line: "“My genius is rebuked, as it is said / Mark Antony’s was by Caesar”
Allusion (and simile), he thinks Banquo will betray him as Mark Antony did to Caesar
How do we see a role reversal between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in this scene?
Macbeth is making the plans and LM has to just go with it and support him.
"It will be rain tonight" is an example of what Literary device, and what does it show?
Foreshadowing -- something bad will happen (murder)
What is Macbeth's plan for tomorrow after the mess of the feast?
He will go see the Witches tomorrow
What is Lennox's speech at the start of Scene 6 about?
He is going through the events of the play so far and is clearly suspecting Macbeth