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
What does Duncan ask for a report about at the beginning of the play?
the battle
How does the sergeant describe Macbeth at the start of the play?
Brave
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?
What do the witches look like?
They look more like men- beards, ugly.
Who does Duncan name as his successor? (He says that he shall be prince)
his oldest son Malcolm
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 does she want the spirits to do to her so that she can be cruel and not feel any remorse?
unsex her - make her more like a man
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 2 adjectives below describe Duncan:
captivating-cruel-kind-vengeful-fair-disloyal
kind and fair
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 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
Which character says he will discuss the witches prophecy with Macbeth as long as he can remain loyal to King Duncan?
Banquo
What surprising thing does Macbeth do after everyone's discovery of Duncan's murder?
He kills the guards.
Why didn't she kill Duncan herself as originally planned?
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.