Macbeth Act 2 Flashcards
How does Macbeth murder King Duncan?
Macbeth murders King Duncan in his sleep using a dagger, framing the guards.
How does Macbeth react immediately after killing Duncan?
Macbeth is guilt-ridden and begins to hallucinate, hearing voices and feeling remorse.
What did he hallucinate?
When a servant said God bless us, he couldn’t say amen with the rest.
What happens to the guards after Duncan’s murder?
Macbeth kills the guards to prevent them from denying involvement in Duncan’s murder, and lied about killing them from anger of the kings death.
Who discovers Duncan’s body?
Macduff discovers Duncan’s body and orders for the alarm bell to be rung, inciting chaos among the people in the castle.
Who is appointed as the new king after Duncan’s death?
Macbeth is crowned as the new king of Scotland following Duncan’s murder.
Why do Donalbain and Malcolm flee from the country?
Donalbain and Malcolm flee from the country because they fear that the person who murdered their father is going to kill them next.
Why does Macduff go to Fife and Ross to Scone?
Macduff goes to Fife, his own castle, because of his concern for the safety of his family. Ross goes to Scone to witness Macbeth’s coronation (because he’ll be crowned king.)
