Corruption
Which characters in the play were corrupt?
The 3 witches, Macbeth, and Lady Macbeth
Which characters in the play were ethical?
Banquo, King of England, Malcom, Macduff
how is Malcolm related to Donalbain?
They are brothers
How does the theme of corruption lead to MacBeth's downfall?
MacBeth's corruption leads him to make immoral choices that he is killed for at the end of the play.
How are corruption and greed connected in the play?
MacBeth's greed for power leads him to becoming more and more corrupt.
What did the 3 witches prophesies and what did Lady Macbeth do to convince Macbeth to kill king Duncan?
Macbeth will become king, Thane of Cawdor, and Thane of Glamis. Banquo's sons will be kings. Lady Macbeth questions Macbeth's manhood and called him a coward.
What is the definition of morality?
Morality is a persons principals regarding the distinction between right and wrong
How is Lady Macbeth related to Macbeth and how do they influence each other?
They are married. Lady Macbeth encourages Macbeth to kill king Duncan, leading to Macbeth going crazy. Lady Macbeth goes crazy later on because she feels guilty for her actions.
How does corruption leads to Lady MacBeth's downfall?
Lady MacBeth's corruption drives her crazy and causes her to kill herself.
Why should you not judge a book by its cover?(2 examples from the play)
King Duncan had trusted the previous Thane of Cawdor, but found out that he was a traitor. King Duncan trusted MacBeth, but was killed by him.
What two hallucinations does Macbeth have in the play?
He imagines a bloody dagger floating in front of him. He imagines Banquo's ghost during a banquet.
Why did Macbeth not want to kill king Duncan in the beginning?(list 3 reasons)
He is the kings subject. As a host he should protect his guest. Duncan is a good king.
How is Banquo related to Macbeth and how do they influence each other?
They are friends. Banquo tries and fails to stop Macbeth from killing King Duncan. Macbeth kills Banquo
How did corruption psychologically affect MacBeth?
Before it drove him crazy, he was plagued by guilt. He killed multiple people.
What in the play represents morality winning over corruption.
MacDuff kills MacBeth
Who did Macbeth kill?(list everybody)
King Duncan, Banquo, Macduff's family, King Duncan's guards, young Siward
When is morality restored to Scotland?
Morality is restored to Scotland when Macduff kills MacBeth.
How is Macduff related to Macbeth and how do they influence each other?
They are enemies. Macbeth kills Macduff's family. Macduff kills Macbeth.
How do both corruption and morality effect MacBeth in the play?
They cause MacBeth inner turmoil. The guilt he feels for killing King Duncan haunts him and he fully succumbs to corruption.
Why is it important to stay true to your morals?
It allows you to make better decisions that you won't regret, even in difficult situations.
What were the 3 apparitions and what did they say?
An armed head, a bloody child, and a child crowned, with a tree in his hand. Beware of Macduff. Nobody born of a woman can hurt him. Macbeth can't lose until the forest moves to his castle.
After Macbeth kills King Duncan, how does the world reflect moral disorder?(2 examples)
The animals are behaving strangely and it is dark outside during the day.
How are the 3 witches related to Macbeth and how do they influence each other?
The witches manipulate Macbeth. Led him to kill king Duncan. Made him power hungry. Gave him a false sense of confidence.
What was the witches actual motivation for telling MacBeth the prophecy?
Their goal was to corrupt MacBeth and give him a false sense of confidence so that he would die.
List every character in MacBeth
MacBeth, Lady MacBeth, Banquo, King of England, King Duncan, Murderers, Ross, MacDuff, MacDuff's family, 3 witches, guards, Malcom, Donalbain, Fleance, Young Siward,