Lady Macbeth
How does Lady Macbeth help kill Duncan?
She gets the guards drunk and plants the daggers with blood on them.
What motivates Macbeth to consider killing King Duncan?
His ambition to become king and the prophecy from the three witches.
Who are Duncan's sons?
Malcolm and Donalbain
Where does Macbeth take place?
Scotland
What does the dagger Macbeth sees represent?
It represents his murderous ambition and internal conflict.
Which of the seven sins is Lady Macbeth most guilty of?
Greed
What does Macbeth see after murdering Duncan that shows his guilt?
He sees a vision of a dagger
Who is Macduff?
acduff is the Thane of Fife
Who was the ruling monarch when Macbeth was written and performed?
King James I of England
What does the unnatural weather symbolize?
It symbolizes chaos and the disruption of natural order.
Why does Lady Macbeth say she can't kill King Duncan?
He looks like her father
What title is given to Macbeth for bravery in the battle?
The title - Thane of Cawdor
Who kills Macbeth?
Macduff
What historical figure is Macbeth based on?
Macbeth is based on the real King Macbeth of Scotland, who reigned from 1040 to 1057.
What does sleep symbolize in the play?
Sleep symbolizes peace and natural order.
How does Lady Macbeth view Macbeth’s nature in Act 1?
Too kind and not ruthless enough to seize power
Who is Macbeth’s closest ally before he becomes king?
Banquo
What role does Malcolm play in Macbeth’s downfall?
Malcolm leads the rebellion against Macbeth
What does Banquo’s ghost symbolize?
It symbolizes Macbeth's guilt and paranoia.
What does Lady Macbeth’s handwashing symbolize?
Lady Macbeth’s handwashing symbolizes her guilt and desire to cleanse herself.
How does Macbeth react to the witches’ prophecy about Banquo’s descendants?
He becomes jealous and paranoid, ordering the murder of Banquo and his son, Fleance.
Who are the three witches that appear in Macbeth?
The Weird Sisters.
How many acts does Macbeth have?
Macbeth is a play with 5 acts
What do the visions of blood and daggers represent?
They symbolize their guilt and the burden of their crimes.