CHARACTERS
This character is married to Macbeth.
Who is Lady Macbeth?
The Tragedy of Macbeth is set in this location and era.
What is Scotland, during the medieval period?
This is where the witches go to meet with Macbeth.
What is "upon a heath"?
In his letter to Lady Macbeth, Macbeth informs his wife __________.
What is "of the witches prophecy for him to become king"?
These are key events in a movie, story, or play.
What is "plot"?
He is the main character of this play.
Who is Macbeth?
There are ___ witches in this play. (They are also known as the Weird Sisters)
What is "3"?
This curious feature causes Macbeth and Banquo to doubt whether the witches are women.
What are beards?
Lady Macbeth, while casting a spell to help Macbeth kill King Duncan, asks the spirits to change her in this way.
What is "unsex" her or "make her more manly."
This is defined as "The use of language to mean something other than what is intended or expected."
What is "irony"?
This character brings news of Macbeth's bravery in battle against the Thane of Cawdor (likely to be deceased).
Who is "The Bloody Captain"?
These are the names of the witches' familiars.
What are Paddock, Anon, and Greymalkin?
The witches promise Macbeth that he will gain these two NEW titles.
What are "Thane of Cawdor" & "King of Scotland"?
Describe Lady Macbeth's external conflict.
What is "Macbeth doesn't want to kill the king"?
This is the struggle occurring within a character's mind.
What is "internal conflict"?
He is Macbeth's best friend and comrade in battle.
Who is Banquo?
The witches, before meeting with Macbeth, must ______.
What is "punish a ship's captain"?
The witches promise Banquo this.
What is "His sons will be kings"?
In his letter to Lady Macbeth, Macbeth refers to his wife as "My dearest ________"
What is "My dearest partner in greatness"?
This is defined as "irony that is in speeches or a situation of a drama and is understood by the audience but not by the characters in the play."
What is "dramatic irony"?
He has been named the "Prince of Cumberland" and is the heir of the throne of Scotland.
Who is Malcolm?
Scotland is at war with this country during the opening scene of this play.
What is Norway?
King Duncan decides to throw a party at Macbeth's castle, which is located here.
What is "Inverness"?
Describe the irony about King Duncan's arrival at Macbeth's castle.
What is "everything was peaceful outside, while evil schemes were plotted inside"?
This is an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play.
What is "soliloquy" or "monologue"?