| for whom are the witches waiting? | Macbeth; once the battle over |
| What is king Duncan’s reaction to the news that Cawdor is a traitor? What will happen to his title? | King Duncan is shocked, and orders him to be executed. His title will be given to Macbeth, due to heroic efforts |
| How do the Witches greet Macbeth? | A series of prophecies |
| What predictions do the witches make? | that macbeth will be the thane of Cawdor, and king |
| Do Macbeth and Banquo have the same reaction to Ross’ news? | Macbeth is intrigued, and Banquo is curious. (basically the same). |
| What kind of person is Duncan? | Open, frank, friendly, and respectful |
| What announcement is made about Malcom? What is Macbeth’s s reaction? | Son of king, and will be king soon. Macbeth is surprise (like, “oh, I have competition now”) |
| How did Lady Macbeth find out about the witches’ prophecies? | reads a letter from her husband, and it accounts for his time with the witches. |
| What is Lady Macbeth’s main concern about her husband? | Thinks he is too kind and easily readable |
| Did you find it amusing that lady Macbeth was so pleasent to Duncan? Why? | No, because she wants Macbeth to kill him so she could have the throne (I expect her to manipulate people). |
| How willing is macbeth to go along with Lady Macbeth’s plans for him to attain? | At first he’s hesitant, but she is very manipulative and intimidating, causing him to do anything to make Macbeth happy. |
| How does Lady Macbeth convince Macbeth to murder Duncan? | Makes him think he’s less of a man. |
macbeth; Act 1 Scene 1
August 23, 2019