Act 1
Why does Macbeth want to kill the King?
So he can become king
What does Macbeth have a vision of floating?
A dagger
Who is the only person (or people) Macbeth fears? Why?
Banquo and his sons. They were promised the throne
Now I'm decided, and I will exert every muscle in my body to commit this crime
Fate
What character fought with great bravery and courage during the war? A1S2
Macbeth
What was the sign to tell Macbeth the Kings guards were asleep and it was safe to kill the king?
A bell. Lady Macbeth was to ring the bell.
Banquo is killed. FLEANCE escapes (somehow...)
We can't think that way about what we did. If we do, it'll drive us crazy
Appearance vs Reality
What thane is put to death for his traitorous actions during the war? A1S2
The Thane of Cawdor
What were the conditions (weather/ environmental) the night King Duncan was killed?
Stormy
Who's ghost does Macbeth hallucinate during the feast? What does Lady Macbeth tell the guests?
Banquo. This happens all the time/ it is normal/ he has a condition
If Duncan bleeds I'll paint the servants' faces with his blood. We must make it seem like they're guilty
Appearance vs Reality
What is Banqou promised by the witches in A1S3?
His descendants will be kings
Who is the first to find King Duncan dead?
Macduff
Why is Macbeth angry about the failed murder attempt?
There is still a threat against his throne and the witches prophesized this
The wind blew down through the chimneys where we were sleeping. People are saying they heard cries of grief in the air, strange screams of death, and terrible voices predicting catastrophes that will usher in a woeful new age
Nature vs the Unnatural
What does Lady Macbeth tell Macbeth to be like in the company of the King?
Look like an innocent flower but be like a snake who's hiding underneath
What animals ate each other on the night of King Duncan's murder?
Horses
Who plan to team-up and defend the throne against Macbeth?
Macduff (who is sus about Macbeth) and Malcolm (Duncan's son and the rightful heir to the throne)
Bad deeds force you to commit more bad deeds. So please, come with me.
Nature vs the unnatural