Macbeth Study questions ACT 1

setting of Macbeth Scotland during mid-evil times
Why was Shakespeare famous PoetPlaywrightActor Genius
where was Shakespeare born? Stratford , UK
what is the point of the first scene/ Three witches predict Macbeth will become king of scotland
What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hears Macbeth has defeated Macdonwald? A worthy gentleman
Who is sentances to death? Thaire of Cawder
What do the witches predictin Act1 Scene 3 for Macbeth and Banquo? Macbeth – Thane of Cawdor and eventually kingBanquos – His son will be king
What news does Ross bring Macbeth? That Macbeth now holds the title of Thane of Cawdor
What does Banquo say are the motives of the instruments of Darkness? They tell us the truth
Malcolm describes Cawdors last moments before execution – what is Duncans reply? He died nobly and confessing feelings of his sins
What are Macbeths desires To be King
How does lady Macbeth convince Macbeth to commit murder She says she will kill her baby if he doesn’t kill Duncan
Shakespeare was born April 23 1564
How many words did Shakespeare create 1500