macbeth act 1; book stuffs Flashcards
Why do the witches meet together in Scene 1?
To discuss plans to meet again with Macbeth and tell his prophecy
Who is the king at the start of Scene 2?
Duncan
Who told King Duncan about what Macbeth and Banquo did on the battlefield? *
The Captain
Who was seen as a traitor to the king, and what happened to them? *
The former Thane of Cawdor. He got executed.
Who told the king about the Thane of Cawdor’s defeat?
The Thane of Ross
After being informed of the Thane of Cawdor’s fate, what did King Duncan do?
give Macbeth that title
What did the witches do when Macbeth and Banquo encountered them?
They told of their futures.
What was Macbeth’s future prediction from the witches? *
That he’d become Thane of Cawdor and later the king.
What was Banquo’s future prediction from the witches? *
That he’d never become king, but his children will sit on the throne some day.
Who informs Macbeth of his new title as Thane of Cawdor? *
Ross and Angus, specifically Ross
How did Macbeth and Banquo feel about the witches’ prophecies? *
Macbeth seemed excited since one of his came true, while Banquo seems skeptical.
Who informs King Duncan of the former Thane of Cawdor’s execution?
his son, Malcolm
Why did Macbeth and Banquo come to the king’s palace?
to recieve praise of their heroism and later invite the king to Macbeth’s castle for dinner.
What does Macbeth do when King Duncan announces his intention of making Malcolm his heir to the throne?
He declares joy, but secretly acknowledges that Malcolm now stands between him and the crown.
What did Macbeth’s letter to his wife state?
his promotion to the thaneship of Cawdor and his meeting with the witches
What does Lady Macbeth think of Macbeth?
She basically thinks he doesn’t have the will to kill the king. In other words, she is saying Macbeth has no balls.
What does Lady Macbeth do after being informed that Macbeth and the king are en route to the castle?
She resolves to put her feminine feelings aside to do what is necessary, which in this case is killing the king.
What does Lady Macbeth tell Macbeth after being informed that Duncan plans to depart the next day?
The king won’t see tomorrow.
What happens in Scene 6?
Duncan arrives at Macbeth’s castle, thanks Lady Macbeth for their hospitality, then asks to be taken inside.
How does Macbeth start to feel about killing the king?
He starts to gain an uneasy feeling.
When Macbeth at first refuses to kill Duncan, how does Lady Macbeth react?
She calls him a coward and questions his masculinity. He later agrees after hearing her plan.
What was Lady Macbeth’s plan to kill Duncan?
- wait until Duncan sleeps
- drunken his chamberlains
- allow Macbeth to kill the king
- plant evidence to make it look like the chamberlains did it
