I fought heroically for King Duncan and was given a new title.
Macbeth
100
The play is set in this country.
Scotland.
100
What does Macbeth see as part of a hallucination?
A dagger
100
Is unable to sleep after the prophecies because he is afraid of his dreams
Banquo
100
Aside
A remark or passage by a character in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but unheard by the other characters
200
I tell the king about Macbeth's bravery in battle
The Captain
200
Duncan was killed here.
Macbeth's castle.
200
Why is Lady Macbeth unable to murder King Duncan herself?
He looks like her father.
200
cannot say "amen"
Macbeth
200
soliloquy
a long speech by a character that reveals their thoughts to the audience but is not heard by other characters
300
I am the prince of Cumberland
Malcolm
300
Doubts Macbeth's determination to murder King Duncan
Lady Macbeth
300
Why do Malcolm and Donalbain flee?
They fear for their lives
300
Serves as comic relief
Porter
300
comic relief
parts or episodes in a dramatic or literary work that provide a break for the audience from serious sections or occurances
400
What is one reason that Macbeth feels bad about killing King Duncan?
He is Duncan's subject and host
Duncan is kind hearted
400
What important role do the witches play in Act 1?
foreshadow events
400
Who doesn't go to Macbeth's coronation?
Macduff
400
What does the porter imagine he is doing and how is it ironic?
Opening the gates of Hell
He is unaware of the dark events taking place in the castle.
400
Tradegy
Type of play where the protagonist is admirable but flawed. The audience must understand and sympathize with him. He has free will but moves toward a tragic end.
500
The witches predicted that I will be the father of kings but I will not be king.
Banquo
500
The murder plan for King Duncan
To get Duncan's guards drunk, kill Duncan with their daggers, and frame the guards.
500
What lie does Macbeth tell Banquo about the predictions?
Macbeth tells Banquo that he doesn't even think about the predictions
500
What are some of the natural disturbances in scene IV?
Owl eating a falcoln
Horses eating eachother (cannibals)
Darkness during the day