Act 4
The reason Macbeth visits the witches again
to ask them questions about his future.
The reason the doctor is brought in to see Lady Macbeth
She has been sleepwalking and seems to be losing her mind.
What is the first apparition
an armed head.
This was Macbeth's reaction to Lady Macbeth's death
she should have died hereafter.
The advice the doctor gives to the gentlewoman.
Watch Lady Macbeth closely and make sure she doesn't harm herself.
Lady Macduff is angry with her husband for this reason
he has fled to England.
What does Lady Macbeth do repeatedly when she sleepwalks?
She washes her hands.
Who does the first apparition symbolize?
Macduff.
Macbeth decides to murder this person's family because he can't get to him.
Macduff.
Lady Macbeth seems to be most troubled by this person's murder.
Duncan
What is the reason Malcolm tells Macduff that he'd be a horrible ruler.
to test his loyalty.
This order by Malcolm causes Macbeth to momentarily panic.
Malcolm orders his soldiers to use the branches of Birnam Wood as they approach Dunsinane.
What did the third apparition say to Macbeth?
He will not be harmed until Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane
Macbeth kills this person on the battlefield
Young Siward
This is the reason Duncan's murder disturbs her most.
She planned it and it set other events/murders in motion.
The person who delivers the news about Macduff's family.
Ross
This is the reason Macduff gives for being able to harm Macbeth.
He was untimely ripped from his mother's womb.
Who does the second apparition represent?
Macduff at birth
After Lady Macbeth dies, Macbeth says this about life
It is meaningless.
What does Lady Macbeth do while she sleepwalking that refers back to her first appearance in the play?
She is reading a letter.
The advice Malcolm gives to Macduff after hearing about his family's death.
Turn his grief into anger and use it against Macbeth.
Who is preparing for his coronation at the end of the play.
Malcolm.
In the vision of Banquo and the 8 kings, the last king was holding this.
a mirror
How do we know Macbeth has been defeated at the end of the play?
Macduff is carrying his head.
This is how Lady Macbeth dies
by suicide