Act 1
The witches prophecy to Macbeth (Three parts)
Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, King
2 heroes and friends fighting together for Scotland in the beginning of the play.
Macbeth and Banquo
Macbeth's fatal flaw
Ambition
Finish the quote:
Methought I heard a voice cry, “Sleep no more!
Macbeth does murder ___________"
SLEEP
Does Macbeth's ambition go away when he becomes king? Explain your answer
No, it gets worse; he now plans to kill Banquo.
Discovers Duncan's body
Macduff
Two countries fighting at the beginning of the play
Scotland and Norway
The excuse Lady Macbeth uses for not killing Duncan herself
Duncan looks like her father when he sleeps
Delivered the King's message to Macbeth about his new title
Ross (and Angus)
Does power corrupt? Explanation must be sufficient for points.
Answers will vary
What excuse did Macbeth give for killing the guards?
Out of loyalty/love of the king; couldn't control himself
Said, "And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, the instruments of darkness tell us truths."
Banquo
Knocks at the gate of Macbeth's castle (2 names)
Lennox and Macduff
Stage directions/summary, "After Lennox and Macduff are let in, Macbeth arrives to lead them to the king's quarters." (59)
What theme is introduced to us in Act 1 Scene 1 by the witches. *Hint: think of paradoxes used.
Bad is good, good is bad
Goes to England after Duncan's death
Malcolm
Macbeth's reaction to the prophecy of the witches
This couldn't happen; Maybe he SHOULD murder Duncan...
The city Macbeth goes to in order to be crowned king
Scone
Intentionally chooses not attend Macbeth's coronation
Macduff
Who is more to blame for the murders. Lady Macbeth or Macbeth? Explanation must be sufficient for points.
Answers will vary
The word Macbeth cannot say after he murders Duncan.
Amen