Macbeth Act #1
How many witches are in Act 1?
Three witches
What is Macbeth's lie to Banquo about the witches' prediction?
He hasn't thought about it.
He says: "I think not of them"
what suspicions does Banquo voice?
he suspects that Macbeth killed king duncan
What are the witches doing in scene 1?
making a spell
What does the gentlewoman tell the doctor that Lady MacBeth has been doing?
She's been sleepwalking.
What title do they give to Macbeth?
why does lady macbeth not kill duncan herself?
She said he looked like her father in his sleep
Why does Macbeth question Banquo about his plans?
because he suspects he knows something
What is Macbeth's newest plan to secure his throne?
He will kill Macduff's family.
What does Lady Macbeth want next to her at all times?
A candle
How does Banquo describe the Witches when he first sees them upon the heath?
Manly looking, ugly, strange
He says they are withered-looking and crazy looking
That they should be women, but their beards make them appear like they aren't
What excuse does Macbeth give for killing the guards? What is his real reason?
Macbeth killed the guards to keep them from protecting the King and serving as murder witnesses, and to blame them for the crime he committed. But he claimed to have done it out of rage over their killing his King.
What does Macbeth tell the murderers about Banquo?
He has caused them to have bad fortune and he is their enemy. Macbeth has also promised them that they would never be punished for their crimes.
How many apparitions appear in front of Macbeth?
three
What does Lady Macbeth say in her sleepwalking that amazes the doctor?
She admits about Banquo's death
what role did Lady Macbeth play in Duncan's death?
she manipulates macbeth into killing duncan
Why do Malcolm and Donalbain leave?
They feared they would be accused of killing their father
who else are the murders suppose to kill?
Fleance, Banquo's son
After the third apparition leaves, what was Macbeth want to know?
Will Banquo's sons ever be king?
what happenes to Lady Macbeth?
she kills herself
Macbeth is having second thoughts about killing Duncan. What are 2 reasons he gives?
He has a guilty conscience but as well feels the need to kill him
If he commits a violent crime then he is teaching others to do so
How does Ross feel about the suspicion that M&D have killed Duncan?
He feels it is equally unnatural for sons to kill their father.
Is Lady Macbeth aware that Macbeth has planned the death of Banquo and Fleance?
no
What do the 8 kings represent?
banquos sons
What does Macbeth realize about the prophecies?
the prophecies were wrong. But he still faces the army