Macbeth Act 4 Summarised

Question 1

The first apparition confirms Macbeth’s suspicions of Macduff, and makes Macbeth want to kill Macduff.

Answer 1

“Beware Macduff! Beware the Thane of Fife!”

Question 2

This tells Macbeth that he cannot be harmed by anyone born of a woman, so Macbeth doesn’t fear Macduff.

Answer 2

“For none of woman born shall harm Macbeth”

Question 3

The witches are saying that Macbeth will not be defeated until Great Birnam Wood, which are the woods near his castle, reach Dunsinane Hill

Answer 3

“Until Great Birnham wood to high Dunsinane Hill shall come against him”

Question 4

Witch describes Macbeth as ‘wicked’ highlighting how tyrannic he has become.

Answer 4

“I can tell that something wicked is coming by the tingling in my thumbs.”