| Why are the witches important in act one | They foreshadow later events, they represent evil, they will lead Macbeth to his downfall |
| Why is Duncan so grateful to Macbeth | He killed Macdonwald |
| What is Macbeth’s tragic flaw | Blind-Ambition |
| In act one what does Macbeth think of killing Duncan | He would never do it |
| Where does Duncan go to spend the night | Macbeth’s castle |
| What might Banquo represent for Macbeth because he was the last conversation he had before killing Duncan | A last chance for Macbeth to change his mind |
| Why does Lady Macbeth drug the servants | So she can frame them and there are no witnesses |
| What does it mean when Macbeth says he will sleep no more | He is going to have a guilty conscience |
| What does Macbeth mean when he says that his hands could redden a sea | He will never get rid of the guilt |
| At the end of Act 3 why does Macbeth plan to visit the witches | He wants to learn more of their prophecies |
| Why does everyone think that Duncan sons killed him | They fled the country |
| Why is it good news that Banquo won’t return until dark | Macbeth wants to kill him |
| How has Macbeth changed from act one to act 3 | He did not want to murder in the beginning now he is more willing to kill |
| All the events in act 4 serve a purpose. what is it | You know that the tragedy will end with Macbeth’s death |
| Why did Macbeth act so strange at the banquet | He thought he saw Banquo’s ghost |
| How does Macbeth convince the murders to kill Banquo | He tells them that he is to blame for their suffering |
| What new threat is introduced at the end of act 3 | Macduff |
| At the start of act 4, a witch says “something wicked this way comes” as Macbeth approaches, what does this mean | They are calling Macbeth wicked |
| There are 3 prophecies in act 4. name them | Macbeth won’t be defeated until Birnam wood moves, he won’t be killed by anyone born of woman, beware Macduff |
| What plan do Macduf and Malcolm make in the end of act 4 | Launch an attack against Macbeth |
| Why did Macduff go to England in the first place | He went to talk to malcolm |
| What does lady macbeth’s sleepwalking symbolize | Her guilt |
| What does the doctor mean when he says to take away any sharp objects | He does not want lady macbeth to kill herself |
| What does malcolm order his soldiers to do | Cut down the trees to hide their numbers |
| When does Macbeth first realize he has been tricked by the witches | When the wood begins to move |
| How does Macbeth’s courage at the end of the play affect the reader | You realize there is still some human dignity left |
| What is the spot lady macbeth is obsessed with | The blood spot on her hand from duncans blood |
| When Macbeth says he can no longer feel pain or horror what does he mean | Killing is second nature to him-he does not feel bad at all |
| Who kills Macbeth | Macduff |
| Who is the goddess of witchcraft | Hecate |
| How does lady Macbeth die | Suicide |
| Who does Duncan name his successor | Malcolm |
| Who leads Scotland after Duncans death | Macbeth |
| After his victory in act one what is Macbeth title | Thane of Cawdor |
| Macbeth sees somebody at the banquet who is it | Banquo |
| What is macbeth’s first hallucination | Dagger |
| Who was not born of woman | Macduff |
| What term means the downfall of a character | Catastrophe |
| What cursed thoughts does Banquo have | Cursed thoughts about the witches |
| What lie does Macbeth tell banquo | He says he hasn’t thought about the witches |
| What causes macbeth to thin khe sees a dagger | His cursed thoughts, or his conscience, are causing him to see this |
| At the end of scene 1, a bell rings. What do you think is the significance of this | The bell signifies the time that Duncan died |
| What omen of death does Lady Macbeth hear | Lady Macbeth heard the owl scream and the cricket cry |
| Why does Lady Macbeth say she didn’t commit the murder herself | She said Duncan looked too much like her father |
| What words about himself does Macbeth believe he hears | He thought he heard a voice say sleep no more! Macbeth has murdered sleep |
| How did Macbeth mismanage the murder | Macbeth brought the daggers with him and did not leave them with the servants |
| Both Macbeth and his lady comment upon the effectiveness of water in cleansing away their involvement in the deed. How do they differ? | Macbeth thinks there is not enough water to ever wash the blood away, while his lady thinks they can just wash this away |
| Why has Macduff come to Macbeth’s castle | To get Duncan and wake him up |
| What unusual things happened to Macduff and Lennox during the night | They heard noises and screams. Some say there were earthquakes and an owl screeched all night |
| Who discovers the murder | Macduff |
| Why does Macbeth kill the king’s men | He said he could not allow the men that killed the king to live anymore |
| Why might Lady Macbeth pretend to faint | She realized Macbeth was getting nervous and did not want him to accidently tell about the murder |
| In lines 128-139, what actions do Malcolm and Donalbain take | Malcolm and Donalbain decide to leave. Malcolm goes to England and Donalbain goes to Ireland |
| How does popular opinion account for the murder | Malcolm and Donalbain: they ran away so people think it was them |
| Who has been named king | Macbeth |
| Why does Macduff not plan to attend Macbeth’s coronation | Macduff does not trust Macbeth. He thinks something is up, so he goes home to Fife |
| What further reward does Macbeth hope to receive from Duncan | Macbeth hopes to be next in line for the crown |
| In lines 35-39, who is named to succeed Duncan to the throne | His eldest son, Malcolm, who is Prince of Cumberland |
| In lines 48-53, how does Macbeth react to the announcement | He tells Duncan that he’s not happy unless he works for him but thinks that he needs to kill Malcolm to be in line for the crown |
| Where is Duncan to spend the night | Macbeth’s castle in Inverness |
| What does the nature of the letter reveal about Macbeth’s relationship with his wife | Macbeth thinks of his wife as his equal, his partner in greatness |
| In lines 13-22, how does Lady Macbeth characterize her husband | She thinks that he doesn’t have what it takes to kill Duncan on the spot because he’s too kindhearted but doesn’t lack ambition |
| In lines 59-63, what warning does she give Macbeth | She wants him to act normal and not be suspicious |
| What action takes place in Scene 6 | Duncan and Banquo arrive at the manor. They meet Lady Macbeth and they go to find Macbeth |
| How does Lady Macbeth greet Duncan | She says that she is his servant and is happy he is there. She pretends everything is normal and is fake with him |
| In his soliloquy in lines 1-28, what reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan | Guilt, consequences, people love him, he is host and kinsmen |
| In lines 36-39, what does Lady Macbeth imply about Macbeth’s love for her | She had more love for him when he was a man |
| What finally causes Macbeth to decide to commit murder | His wife guarantees to him that they won’t get caught because everyone will think it was the servants. She also says that if she made a promise, she wpuld keep it, and if he makes this promise he has to keep it |
| What suspicions does Banquo voice? What does he say that lets us know what he suspects | Banquo is suspicious that Macbeth did something to become king. He says” I am afraid |
| Who besides Banquo knows of the witches’ prophecies | Macbeth and Lady Macbeth |
| Why does Macbeth question Banquo about his plans | He wants to know where Banquo and his son will be so he can tell the murderers |
| In lines 49-72, what suspicions does Macbeth harbor | He is afraid that Banquo will do something so that his sons can become kings |
| What does Macbeth tell the murderers about Banquo | Macbeth tells them Banquo treated them badly. He says Banquo has become a tyrant and they should not forgive him. He also says it is Banquo’s fault they are poor |
| According to Macbeth, why does he himself not kill Banquo? (lines 116-126) | Banquo and he have the same friends and he wants to be able to cry with them at the funeral |
| Who else are the murderers to kill | The murders should kill Fleance too |
| What is the meaning of Lady Macbeth’s saying, “Naught’s had, all’s spent,/Where our desire is got without content” | Lady Macbeth means we got the crown, we have everything, but we are not happy |
| In lines 13-22, what affliction does Macbeth suffer | Macbeth is haunted by nightmares; he sees things, isn’t sleeping and is going crazy |
| In line 35, Lady Macbeth says, “You must leave this.” What does she mean | She means Banquo is not a threat so Macbeth should not kill him |
| Is Lady Macbeth aware that Macbeth has planned the death of Banquo and Fleance | She is not aware |
| How is the planning of Banquo’s murder different from that of Duncan’s | Macbeth pushes the murder; he has taken over the role |
| Who is murdered in act 3 scene 3 | Banquo |
| Who escapes in act 3 scene 3 | Fleance |
| What is Banquo’s dying request to Fleance | To get revenge |
| What activity opens act 3 scene 4 | The banquet for Macbeth |
| Who joins the assembled group, sitting in Macbeth’s place | Banquo’s ghost |
| How does Lady Macbeth explain Macbeth’s reaction | She says he has always been crazy |
| What is Lady Macbeth’s reaction to Macbeth’s claim of seeing Banquo’s ghost | She tells him to let it go; he has to pull himself together |
| To what other event in the play is this ghostly appearance similar | It is just like the dagger he used to kill Duncan |
| Why does Lady Macbeth ask everyone to leave | Her husband is going crazy |
| Who refused the banquet invitation | Macduff |
| What is Macbeth’s plan for the next day | He is going to meet the witches |
| To what does Macbeth attribute his condition | He’s new to murdering and still has guilt and once he keeps killing he will get used to it |
| What does Hecate plan to do | Further plot Macbeth’s downfall |
| What is implied in Lennox’s speech at the opening of the scene | That he suspious of Macbeth |
| Where has Macduff gone | To england to find Malcolm |
| What does he hope to do | Build up forces to go against Macbeth |
| What does each of the three apparitions say to Macbeth | The first apparition says: Beware of Macduff, The second says: No person born of woman can harm you, The third one says: Until woods of Great Birnham move to Dusinance Hall, you are fine/ you will remain king |
| What purpose does scene six serve | Summarizes the events that happen |
| Why do the witches show Macbeth the eight kings | They show him the Kings because they are Banquo’s children and the prophecy of them becoming Kings will come true |
| What does Macbeth order to be done when he hears that Macduff has fled to England | He orders Macduff’s wife and son be killed |
| How would you describe Macbeth now, as compared to his earlier ambivalence | Macbeth does not think twice about things now. Before, his wife planned the murders and Macbeth carried it out with regret. Now, Macbeth is ordering people to kill others, and has no regrets |
| What has Ross just told Lady Macduff | Ross told Lady Macduff that Macduff went to England |
| How does Lady Macduff react to this news | Lady Macduff says he is a traitor to the family |
| A messenger enters, what does the messenger tell Lady Macduff to do | He tells Lady Macduff to leave quickly with her son |
| Who is killed in act 4 scene 2 | Lady Macduff and her son, as well as the soldiers and guards |
| Why are the murders even more terrible than those previously committed | Lady Macduff and the son were innocent |
| Why is Macduff’s speech at the start of the scene ironic | He is talking about widows howling; he does not know his family is dead |
| Why doesn’t Malcolm trust Macduff | Malcolm knows Macduff was friends with Macbeth |
| In lines 25-28, what does Malcolm ask Macduff | “How come you left your wife and kids?” Malcolm thinks he has a secret bond with Macbeth cause he wasn’t worried about his family |
| What forces has Malcolm promised | England’s troops |
| Summarize Malcolm’s confession to Macduff in lines 57-100. | Lustful, too greedy; “I would be a much worse king than Macbeth” |
| Why does Malcolm say these things to Macduff | To test his will; to see if he can trust him |
| In lines 114-137, what does Malcolm tell Macduff | Malcolm tells him he was just kidding about everything he said, it was just a test for trust |
| In lines 164-173, what news about the condition of Scotland does Ross bring | Ross says it is only getting worse and worse; the bells are constantly ringing no one even asks who has died |
| What personal information does Ross bring to Macduff | Ross tells Macduff his family has been killed |
| In lines 228-229, what does Malcolm tell Macduff to do | He tells him to take it like a man |
| What does her sleepwalking reveal about Lady Macbeth’s conscience | She still feels guilt and it is haunting her |
| How is her hand-washing symbolic | The guilt is not going away |
| Where are the noblemen to meet Malcolm | Birnham Wood |
| What is reported about Macbeth | He fortifies his castle |
| Why does Macbeth claim to feel no fear | The witches’ prophecies give him confidence and security |
| In lines 19-29, how does Macbeth indicate what he really feels | He recognizes he is either going to die today, or he is going to live a long life. Even if he lives a long life, he will not be happy. There is nothing to hope for, but he refuses to commit suicide |
| Where does this act 5 scene 4 take place | Birnham Wood |
| What are Malcolm’s instructions to his soldiers? Why does he have them do this | He tells them to cut down the trees to disguise their numbers; that way, when people are looking, they won’t see how many men are coming |
| According to Malcolm, what is the quality of Macbeth’s troops | They only fight because they are told, but don’t actually want to defend Macbeth; obedience, not allegiance |
| What news does Seyton give Macbeth | Lady Macbeth is dead |
| What lines 24-28 as spoken by Macbeth mean | Life is meaningless; death is also meaningless |
| Of what does the messenger inform Macbeth | Birnham Wood is moving |
| What is accomplished in this scene | They are launching the attack against Macbeth’s castle |
| How does Macbeth feel in act 5 scene 7 lines 1-4 | He feels like he is a trapped animal, he knows there are a lot of people there; he is looking for the one who can kill him |
| What has happened to some of Macbeth’s men | Macbeth’s men escaped; they abandoned the castle and desert their king |
| What does Macduff tell Macbeth about this birth | Macduff tells him his mother had a C-section |
| Who will be King of Scotland | Malcolm |
| What was the character flaw that resulted in Macbeth’s downfall | Blind ambition; he knows what he wants; he is willing to hear just the good; he does not think about but just goes for what he wants |
| As Macbeth becomes increasingly obsessed with protecting his position, he also becomes more and more isolated and alienated. How is that demonstrated in his relationship with his wife | Macbeth becomes unconcerned and does not really help her; they both die alone |
| hat characters are introduced in Scene 1 | The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd witches are introduced |
| How would you interpret the line” Fair is foul, and foul is fair” | It could mean that good is bad and bad is good |
| What specific plan is mentioned | The witches plan to go meet Macbeth after the war |
| What three men are leading troops into battle against Duncan | Macdonwald, King of Norway, and Thane of Cawdor |
| Who defeated and killed Macdonwald | Macbeth and his army defeated and killed Macdonwald |
| What is to be the Thane of Cawdor’s punishment for his traitorous activities | He shall be executed |
| Who will receive his title | Macbeth |
| What revenge does the witch plan for the sailor’s whose wife wouldn’t share her chestnuts | She plans to make the husband wander for 81 weeks and he will eventually die |
| What does the conversation indicate about the witches’ power | The witches are more powerful together |
| What predictions do the witches make for Macbeth | The witches predict he will be the Thane of Cawdor and the king |
| Why does Macbeth react the way he does to the witches’ predictions | Macbeth is surprised and cannot believe what the witches are saying, but he wants to know more |
| What prediction do the witches make for Banquo | They say Banquo will eventually be happier and greater than Macbeth and the descendants will be great |
| In lines 132-141, what is the “horrid image” of which Macbeth speaks | Macbeth speaks of killing King Duncan |
| Lady Macbeth Is | – Sleepwalking – Haunted by her guilt- She is speaking aloud about the murder of Duncan; she talks about the blood of Duncan still on her hands, but there is no blood, it is just guilt – She mentions Banquo being gone and he cannot come back- “Thane of Fief had a wife”- She is speaking of the past; the past murders |
| Macbeth | – Macbeth is defending his castle the best he can- People say he is crazy, others say he has a right to be angry- They realize he is not in control of his problems |
| English troops and Scottish rebels | – They speak of Macbeth – They realize he is not in control of his problems- They are marching towards Birnam |
| Macbeth and his servants/troops | – A soldier informs Macbeth of the soldiers, but Macbeth just yells and does not listen |
| Macbeth and his Thanes | – He wants the doctor to find a cure for the sick country – Macbeth prepares for battle to take out the English |
| Macbeth and Lady Macbeth | – Both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are becoming ill and crazy. |
| Treatment of Underlings | – Macbeth yells at his underlings |
| Response to Opposition | Macbeth becomes angry that the English want to fight. He wants to defeat all of them |
| Speak with | I do not think Macbeth is fully confident. He wants to seem like he is because he is the King, but he may feel worried about what will happen to his power |
| Macbeth’s Quotes- he recognizes the bad of the witches/ the evil; devilish in actions | Equivocation of the fiend”- realizes loopholes “Let thus pernicious hour stand accursed on the calendar””Damned be all that trust them [witches] |
| Catastrophe | tragedy of the soul- central focus |
| Macbeth beset by troubles-> desperate to fight fate | Lonely, hopeless, miserable, Desperate for witches prophecy, Loses all support and comfort |
| What does Macbeth do to Macdonald after he defeats him | Cuts off his head and places it on the battlements |
| What new title does Macbeth receive early in Act one | Thames of Cawdor |
| The Weird Sisters greet Macbeth as | Thane of Glamis thane of Cawdor King one day |
| How do the Weird Sisters greet Banquo | “Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none” |
| Who does Duncan name as his successor | Malcolm |
| Lady Macbeth calls on supernatural powers to | “unsex me here” |
| Who will the Macbeths frame as Duncan’s murderer | Duncan’s bodyguards |
| Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth “When you durst do it, then | You were a man |
| What does Lady Macbeth say she would do with her child if she had to | Dash its brains out |
| What does Banquo think about the witches’ predictions | He dreams that they may come true, but he will do nothing about them |
| What does Macbeth think he sees floating in front of him as he goes to kill Duncan | A bloody dagger |
| What can’t Macbeth say when he hears the bodyguards praying | “Amen” |
| Where does the porter imagine he is guarding the gate | The gate to Heaven |
| Who discovers Duncan’s body | Macduff |
| What do Malcolm and Donalbain decide they will do when Duncan is murdered | Flee to England and Ireland |
| Who is proclaimed king after Duncan is murdered | Macbeth |
| Who will kill Banquo | Two murderers |
| The two murderers are joined by | A third murderer |
| What is going on at Macbeth’s castle while the murderers are killing Banquo | A feast |
| What vision does Macbeth see at the table | Banquo’s ghost |
| What does the first apparition tell Macbeth | Beware Macduff! |
| What does the second apparition tell Macbeth | “None of woman born shall harm Macbeth” |
| What does the third apparition tell Macbeth | That he will fall when Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane |
| What is the last vision that the witches show Macbeth | Macduff’s head |
| Who warns Lady Macduff to leave her house | A Messenger |
Macbeth
July 22, 2019