| Why will the witches meet again? | So that they can meet with Macbeth |
| What do you expect will be happening with an introduction of witches and storms? | There is trouble brewing |
| What do we learn of Macbeth’s skill in battle? | That he is a valiant warrior on the battle field and he is loyal to King Duncan. |
| Why are King Duncan’s forces engaged in battle? | To help save the kingdom and keep the crown on King Duncan. |
| What is meant by the expressions “foul” and “‘fair”? | Something can appear good, but actually be bad. Something can appear bad, but actually be good. |
| What do the witches predict for Macbeth? | He will become:1) Thane of Glamis (already is)2) Thane of Cawdor3) King |
| What do the witches predict for Banquo? | He will be the father of kings. He will be happier than Macbeth but not as fortunate. |
| What happens to the Thane of Cawdor? | He is executed |
| What warning does Banquo give Macbeth? | Don’t place so much importance on prophecy |
| What do the first thoughts of murder do to Macbeth? | They make his hair stand on end and make his heart race |
| Explain: “If chance will crown me King, why, chance may crown,/Without my stir.” | If i became the Thane of Cawdor without doing anything then maybe i can become king without doing anything. |
| What is ironic about King Duncan’s statement that you can’t “find” a man’s character in his face? | It’s ironic because you have to know someones heart and soul before you can know who they truly are. |
| Why does Macbeth doubt he will succeed Duncan as king? | King Duncan names Malcolm his heir. |
| How might a movie alter the opening of this scene with Lady Macbeth reading aloud her husband’s letter? | It would be her voice reading, and her lips wouldn’t be moving. |
| What is Lady Macbeth’s reaction to the prophecy? | She is very happy about it! She wants to be a rich, powerful queen. |
| What characteristic of Macbeth does she fear will make the prophecy never come true? | Macbeth is to kind. |
| Compare Lady Macbeth with her husband. | Lady Macbeth is conniving and selfish, but Macbeth is kind and loyal. |
| What action does Lady Macbeth plan to take during King Duncan’s visit? | She wants to kill the king. |
| How does Lady Macbeth instruct her husband to behave? | She says to act innocent and kind. |
| What is ironic about the description of Macbeth’s castle? | How beautiful and peaceful it is. |
| What argument does Macbeth give against murder? | He is a relative and he has been so good to Macbeth and the king has given him so much. |
| What will be Macbeth’s reason for murdering Duncan? | His ambition to be king |
| How does Lady Macbeth convince her husband to do the deed? | She tells him to be a real man and do the deed |
| What is Lady Macbeth’s plan? | She wants to get the servants drunk so that when Macbeth kills the king, they can blame it on the servants. |
| At this point, is tragedy INEVITABLE? | YES! |
Macbeth (Act 1)
August 5, 2019