| What characters are introduced in scene 1? | the three witches |
| how would you interpret the line “Fair is foul”, and “foul is fair”? | Nothing is as it appears. |
| What specific plan is mentioned in Scene 1? | They planned to speak with Macbeth after the battle is lost or won |
| What three men are leading troops into battle against Duncan? | Macdonald, King of Norway, and Thane of Cowdor |
| Who defeated and killed Macdonald? | Macbeth |
| What is to be the Thane of Cawdor’s punishment for his traitorous activities? | He will be executed |
| Who will receive his title? | Macbeth |
| What revenge does the witch plan for the sailor whose wife wouldnt share her chestnuts? | He will not be able to sleep becasue of bad weather; won’t be able to sleep |
| What do lines 24-25 indicate about the witches power? | They can influence things such as manipulating the weather |
| What predictions do the witches make for Macbeth? | They predict he will be the Thane of Cawdor, then will become the king |
| Why does Macbeth react the way he does to the witches’ predictions? | He doesn’t think he will, wants to know more, and he is frightened |
| What prediction do the witches make for Banquo? | His children (heirs) will be king |
| In lines 132-141 what is the horrid image of which macbeth speaks? | Tthe witches he had previously met and he thinks the king is going to be killed |
| What further reward does Macbeth hope tp receive from Duncan? | the throne |
| in lines 35-39, who is named to succeed Duncan to the throne? | Malcolm, the oldest son of Duncan |
| In lines 48-53, how does macbeth react to the announcement | He is upset about Malcolm getting the throne. |
| Where is Duncan to spend the nigh? | inverness (macbeth’s castle) |
| What does the nature of the letter reveal about Macbeth’s relationship with his wife? | They have a good relationship but she doesnt want him to become ignorant of being a king |
| in lines 13-22 how does Lady Macbeth characterize her husband? | A man that is ambitious but doesnt have the determenation. |
| in lines 36-40 why does Lady Macbeth call upn the spirits to “unsex her.” | To take away the woman emotions because they make her weak |
| in lines 59-63 what warning does she give Macbeth | look innocent so that it doesnt look like their going to kill the king |
| What action takes place in scene 6? | Duncan arrives at the castle. |
| how does lady macbeth greet duncan | She is gracious, welcomes him, and thanks him for everything |
| In his soliloquy in lines 1-28 what reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan? | fears the consequences, he’s his kingsman and host, Duncan is innocent and a good king |
| What reason against the murder does he give Lady Macbeth? | He doesnt want to risk anything because is the thane. |
| What finally causes Macabeth to decide to commit the murder | Lady MacBeth convinces him that he will be able to blame it on Duncan’s kingsmen. |
Macbeth Act 1 Scenes 1-7
August 9, 2019