Macbeth Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

main theme of Act I CORRECT ANSWER-betrayal why are the witches important? CORRECT ANSWER-they foreshadow events why is king duncan so grateful to Macbeth? CORRECT ANSWER-Macbeth saved King Duncan's kingdom from rebels and the Norwegian king. what is Macbeth's character flaw? CORRECT ANSWER-ambitious what do you know about king duncan? CORRECT ANSWER-he values bravery and loyalty what does macbeth think about killing king duncan? CORRECT ANSWER-he is not sure if it's the right ...

Macbeth Study Guide Questions and Answers Graded A+ The witches' refrain serves as foreshadowing, as an example of paradox, contradiction and as one of the themes of the drama. Quote it. (line 10) - "Fair is foul, and foul is fair Hover through the fog and filthy air." What is the meaning of this refrain? - Goodness is really unclean - Things might be opposite than they appear. (Although Macbeth appears brave - he might be the opposite on the inside.) What quality of Macbeth does...

Macbeth Questions and Answers Already Passed Who kills Macbeth? Macduff How many men reign as king of Scotland throughout the play? 3 Whom does Lady Macbeth frame for the murder of Duncan? Duncan's drunk chamberlains. Who kills Banquo? A group of men hired by Macbeth How is Lady Macbeth's death described? She dies offstage. Who discovers Duncan's body? Macduff Whom does Macbeth see sitting in the chair at the banquet? Banquo's ghost What vision does Macbeth have before he kills Duncan...

The Tragedy Of Macbeth: Study Questions (all Acts) Act 1 Scene 1 & 2: Who are the witches waiting for and where? - Answer ️️ -Upon the Heath for Macbeth Act 1 Scene 1 & 2: What line does the witches quote? What does it mean? - Answer ️️ -"Foul is fair and fair is foul" what may appear to be good may not really be good, what may appear bad, may not really be bad. Act 1 Scene 1 & 2: Who is the King of Scotland at the beginning of the play? - Answer ️️ -Duncan Act 1 Scene 1 &...

Macbeth Questions and Answers Already Graded A What purpose do the witches serve in opening the play ? They establish a dark mood that permeates the rest of the play What battle does the sergeant/captain describe ? Macbeth & McDonwald What does Macbeth notably do during the battle, and what does it say about him ? Kills mcdonwald, foreshadows that he has it in him to kill Who are the Scots fighting? Norway What was the thane of cawdor? A traitor to king Duncan who then sentenced him to death...

What does Macbeth do to Macdonald after he defeats him? CORRECT ANSWER-Cuts off his head and places it on the battlements What new title does Macbeth receive early in Act one? CORRECT ANSWER-Thames of Cawdor The Weird Sisters greet Macbeth as CORRECT ANSWER-Thane of Glamis thane of Cawdor King Hereafter How do the Weird Sisters greet Banquo? CORRECT ANSWER-"Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none." 5. Who does Duncan name as his successor? CORRECT ANSWER-Banquo 6. Lady Mac...

What are the witches planning at the beginning of the act? CORRECT ANSWER-they are planning on meeting with Macbeth. What does the Captain report about the battle to Duncan? CORRECT ANSWER-He reports that Macbeth has fought bravely and has defeated the enemy. What title is given to Macbeth for bravery in the battle? CORRECT ANSWER-Thane of Cawdor. What happened to the original Thane of Cawdor and why did he lose his title? CORRECT ANSWER-He was executed because he had betrayed his count...

Macbeth Questions and Answers Rated A+ What are the witches planning at the beginning of the act? they are planning on meeting with Macbeth. What does the Captain report about the battle to Duncan? He reports that Macbeth has fought bravely and has defeated the enemy. What title is given to Macbeth for bravery in the battle? Thane of Cawdor. What happened to the original Thane of Cawdor and why did he lose his title? He was executed because he had betrayed his country. How do the witches gre...

This Essay focuses on the character on Lady Macbeth throughout the Shakespearean tragedy Macbeth. An excellent essay, marked as Grade 9, using subject terminolgy, deep and critical analysis of quotes and evidence from the play, and evaluation of Lady Macbeth's changing character as the play progresses. Written for Eduqas but can be adapted for any exam board.

What is the setting of the opening scene? - An open deserted place, lightning, thunder and rain. What are the three witches discussing? - When they will meet Macbeth Why does Duncan believe the solider can provide them with news? - He has clearly been injured in battle, he should know. How does Macdonwald behave in battle? - Refer to him as an enemy, a traitor, and a rebel. When the Norwegians began a new attack, what did Macbeth and Banquo do? - Came out victorious. What news does the th...