Witches
When do the witches plan to meet with Macbeth?
after the hurley-burly
when the battle is lost and won (over)
ere (before) the set of sun
Which 2 adjectives below describe Duncan:
captivating-cruel-kind-vengeful-fair-disloyal
kind and fair
How does the captain describe Macbeth at the start of the play?
Brave like a lion.
How does Lady Macbeth discover that the King is coming to her home (Inverness)?
A messenger delivers the news.
Ross delivers what news to Macbeth?
That he is the new Thane of Cawdor.
What is Macbeth's reaction to the witches' greetings?
He is at first in shock, then asks to know more.
What 2 commands does Duncan make once he learns that the Thane of Cawdor was a traitor?
orders Cawdor's execution
gives Macbeth the thane of Cawdor title
What does Macbeth hallucinate about on his way to kill Duncan?
a floating dagger
Why does Macduff not want to tell Lady Macbeth about King Duncan's murder?
He is afraid the shock of the news will kill her.
Which character from Act 2 provides comic relief?
Macbeth says this after he murders Duncan:
"What hands are here? Ha! They pluck out mine eyes.
Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood
Clean from my hand?"
What could blood symbolize?
Unwavering guilt.
Who does Duncan name as his successor?
his oldest son Malcolm
What surprising thing does Macbeth do after everyone's discovery of Duncan's murder?
He kills the guards.
Why is it ironic that upon his arrival at Inverness, King Duncan refers to Lady Macbeth as a "noble hostess"?
The audience knows lady Macbeth plans to murder him.
Where does the story take place? (country)
Scotland
With what three titles do the witches address Macbeth?
Thane of Glamis
Thane of Cawdor
King hereafter (in the future)
Which character says he will discuss the witches prophecy with Macbeth as long as he can remain loyal to King Duncan?
Banquo
What does Lady Macbeth criticize Macbeth for forgetting to do when he returns from killing Duncan?
He forgot to leave the daggers with the guards.
What does she think about her husband?
too kind, weak, cowardly, not a man
What do Malcolm and Donalbain plan to do after their father's murder?
go to England and Ireland
The witches tell Banquo that he is lesser than Macbeth and greater; not so happy, yet much happier; he will not be a king, but ......
his children will be king
Macduff compares the sight of Duncan's murder with the sight of a new Gorgon. What is a Gorgon? Why would Macduff compare the murder to one?
A creature from Greek mythology with snakes for hair; it was said that one look at a Gorgon would turn a person to stone. Macduff meant that the murder was too horrible to look upon.
What 4 reasons does Macbeth argue as to why he should not murder Duncan?
1. Duncan is a good and virtuous king
2. Duncan is Macbeth's guest in his home.
3. Duncan is Macbeth's King and kinsman, and he should be loyal to him.
4. Violence begets violence; by taking the throne by force, Macbeth endangers himself in the future.
What reason does Lady Macbeth give as to why she didn't kill Duncan herself?
She thought Duncan looked too much like her father when he slept.
How do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plan to frame the guards for Duncan's murder?
They plan to use the guards' daggers to commit the murder.