Macbeth Act One Flashcards
What is the purpose of the witches’ meeting
They were going to plan another meeting.
Put “Fair is foul and foul is fair” in your own words
Good is bad and bad is good
What is the mood of Act 1 Scene 1?
It had a dark and unpleasent tone
what is a heath?
A field
What news did the captain bring to King Duncan
The captain fought and won the Battle against McDownald
When the Captain mentions “Golgotha” what do we call this in the literary world?
It’s a biblical allusion, Golgotha was where Jesus was betrayed
What is Macbeth’s new title? How did he get it?
Macbeth will be the Thane of Cawdor, he got this by winning and conquering Cawdor.
What prompts Banquo to question the humanity of the witches
Banquo is suspicious of them because they are agents of the devil
What do the witches predict about Macbeth
They predict that Macbeth will become the king
Why is the witches’ prediction about Macbeth significant?
This builds up Macbeth’s ego and this leads to him ultimately killing Macbeth.
What do the witches predict about Banquo’s descendents
They predict that even though Banquo won’t be king, his descendents will become a royal family.
Why is Banquo shocked when he asks, “Can the devil speak true?”
It’s because the devil’s main language is lies
Of what crime is the Thane of Cawdor guilty of?
The Thane of Cawdor is executed for treason.
Explain the internal conflict expressed by Macbeth in lines 130-144
He is troubled in which he should kill Duncan or not
Who does King Duncan name heir to the throne? Why is it dramatic irony?
King Duncan names Malcolm, Duncan’s son, heir to the throne. Only the audience knows about the prophecy and Macbeth’s intentions
Of what “black and deep desires” does Macbeth speak?
Macbeth’s black and deep desires are Macbeth’s evil intentios.
What does Lady Macbeth feaer Macbeth lacks in order to become king?
Lady Macbeth fears that Macbeth is too nice and that Macbeth doesn’t have enough guts.
What does Lady Macbeth mean by, “your face…is as a book?”
This is a simile, in this quote Macbeth says that her husband’s face is making his intention is too obvious
What is ironic about Duncan’s statement in Scene 6 Line 1?
In the midst of a nice palace, his murder will be held there
What “lesson” is being taught that Macbeth is fearful of?
He knows that if he murders Duncan, he will be killed, KARMA
What enduring idea will drive Macbeth on to commit the crime?
Macbeth’s only thing that’s motivating him is ambition.
How does Lady Macbeth sway her husband to keep to their plan?
Lady Macbeth calls her husbandd names to stunt Macbeth’s ego, until Macbeth finally agrees
Summarize Lady Macbeth and Macbeth’s plan
Lady Macbeth plans to give wine and drinks to make Duncan’s servants drunk. Framing them for Duncan’s death?
Explain lines 81-82 in Scene 7
These show the “foul is fair” theme. Lady Macbeth plans to make Macbeth look like a friendly host hing hiding him from his dark intentions
