macbeths plot summary Flashcards
The play opens with three witches
chanting
Macbeth returns to his castle,
followed almost immediately by King Duncan.
The Macbeths plot together to kill Duncan
and wait until everyone is asleep.
At the agreed time, Lady Macbeth gives the guards drugged wine so Macbeth can
enter and kill the King.
who does macbeth kill before the king
Macbeth kills the drunken guards in
a show of rage and retribution.
were does macbeth come king
Macbeth becomes King of Scotland
what ghost scared macbeth
that night, Macbeth sees the
ghost of Banquo
who does macbeth seek
Macbeth seeks out the witches who say that he will be safe until a local wood, Birnam Wood, marches into battle
does macbeth feel safe ?
Macbeth feels safe in his remote castle at Dunsinane
how is ambitious shown in macbeth
—Despite being a loyal and brave soldier at the beginning of the play, Macbeth can not resist the power
how is guilt show in the story
Both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are plagued by guilt after the regicide.
how is power shown in the story
—The battle for power can be seen throughout the play. Arguably, some of the most powerful characters are
female: Lady Macbeth and the Witches.
how is chaos and disorder shown
At the beginning of the play, everything is in order. However, when Divine Right is chal lenged,
with the murder of King James,
shape and apperance is shown
Shakespeare introduces this theme immediately when the Witches chant ‘Fair is foul
who does macbeth have a problem with
Macduff challenges Macbeth.
what does macduff grief do to him ?
Mac duff, pained with grief, persuades him to lead an army against Macbeth.
