1) Mirth N. gaiety or jollity, especially when accompanied by laughter
2) Liege N. a feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service.
3) Parricide N. the act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.
Macbeth committed parricide after killing his uncle Duncan.
4) Verity N. the state or quality of being true; accordance with fact or reality
5) Avarice N. insatiable greed for riches; inordinate, miserly desire to gain andhoard wealth.
Macbeth's avarice grew more as he killed more people and was closer to success.
6) Avaunt Adv. away; hence.
"Avaunt foul beast!" said the warrior to the dragon.
7) Posterity N. succeeding or future generations collectively
The posterity of the Kurn family, a son needed to be born.
8) Homage N. respect or reverence paid or rendered
The players had a high homage for their coach.
9) Cloistered Adj. secluded from the world; sheltered
The boy was so cloistered that once he graduated from high school, he was robbed because he didn't want to be rude to the old homeless man.
10) Equivocator V. to use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoidcommitment or in order to mislead; prevaricate or hedge
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11) Eminence N. a high place or part; a hill or elevation; height.
The kings eminence got inside his head and he went mad with power.
12) Avouch V. to make frank acknowledgment or affirmation of; declare or assert with positiveness.
-The older sister could avouch for her little sister about the man who offered her candy.
13) Thralls N. a person who is morally or mentally enslaved by somepower, influence
The man became a thrall to his own madness after he killed his wife.
14) Malevolence N. the quality, state, or feeling of being malevolent; ill will; malice;hatred.
Macbeth's malevolence was through the roof when he killed his very own uncle, Duncan.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Act III Rewritten
Act 3 Scene 1
Banquo is suspicious of Macbeth because he knows that in order for those predictions to come true, he would have had to do something bad for those predictions to come true. He says that although the predictions are good, they bring bad things to people.
Macbeth comes in along with Lady Macbeth and they invite Banquo to their feast. Then Banquo says that he will be at dinner, but he is going on a ride and won’t be back until then and the Fleance will be with him. Macbeth says to be careful and good-bye. Then, everyone leaves except Macbeth and the servants.
He tells them to go fetch the three murders. He talks to himself about how he knows how smart Banquo is and that he might be on to him. He knows that Banquo is royal to his country and that is something and has been done, and then he will tell. So Macbeth knows that Banquo must be killed. Macbeth also wants his own kids to be kings not Banquo’s, therefore his son, Fleance, must be killed as well. The murderers come in. Macbeth tell the murderers that Banquo must be killed and his son because he is everyone’s enemy and he needs to be killed tonight. Macbeth tells the murderers that Banquo and Fleance will be riding tonight and that they must kill them then. The murderers agree and go on their way.
Act 3 Scene 2
The scene begins with Lady Macbeth asking a servant is Banquo had left the castle. The servant said yes and then was told to go tell Macbeth that Lady Macbeth wanted a word with him. Macbeth enters and Lady Macbeth asked him say he was alone. She told him that he shouldn’t feel bad because what’s done is done. Macbeth replies with that they have started the plan nicely, but they have only begun. Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth to clean up and be happy for the guests that are attending the feast tonight. Macbeth says that they need to seem honorable so no one doubts him as king. And Lady Macbeth says he needs to forget about the murder. Although Lady Macbeth doesn’t know about Banquo, and Macbeth plan on keeping it that way until the news is announced and then she will know what Macbeth has done.
Act 3 Scene 3
The Murderers are talking about how Macbeth might not trust the murderers he has chosen, and then the second murderer says that there is no need to mistrust them because they are going to carry out the duties they were given. Then they see Banquo and Fleance. They were waiting for the right time to attack. Banquo and Fleance approached the murderers and then they attacked. They killed Banquo, but Fleance got away. The murderers consulted and found that the Fleance, got away.
Act3 Scene 4
This scene starts at the Macbeth castle at the feast with the lords, Lady Macbeth, and Macbeth. He asks all the lords to be seated. One of the murderers come in and pulls Macbeth aside. He tells Macbeth that Banquo has been taken care of, but Fleance got away. Macbeth is now in fear, he starts to have a fit and feels like he is crammed up in a confined space. He doubled checks that Banquo is dead, and when he is sure, he says that this won’t upset his plans for now, but in the future, his plans will be spoiled. The murderer leaves and Lady Macbeth comes and tell Macbeth to get back to the feast because he has guests that are waiting. Macbeth goes back in the room with all of his guests, and he goes to sit down, but there are no chairs because Banquo’s ghost is occupying one. Lennox and Ross keep asking Macbeth to sit down because Macbeth is the only one who can see Banquo’s ghost. Ross and Lennox assume that Macbeth is not well, and Lady Macbeth excuses herself and Macbeth and goes the side. Macbeth says that he is a man that would appall the devil. Lady Macbeth says that all of the things that Macbeth is seeing, like the dagger and Banquo’s ghost, are only from his fear and not actually real. Macbeth sees Banquo’s ghost again and tries to get Lady Macbeth to see him too but of course she can’t. Then he says that is vaults and graves come contain the people who are dead then the only burying place would be stomachs of birds. Lady Macbeth question his manhood again. But Macbeth still believes that Banquo is still there and Lady Macbeth that’s a shame. Macbeth says murders have been preformed sense before there was law and order and even sense then they are to terrible to hear. Lady Macbeth tries to distract him and reminds him that he needs to go back to the dinner party. He goes in and raises a glass for good health and to Banquo and his good health. Banquo’s comes back again and Macbeth starts telling to him and saying that he should be in the earth and not at his table. Lady Macbeth tries to calm him down, but he is to scared, he says that if Banquo’s ghost was in any other form, he wouldn’t be scared. Or even if he turned into the real Banquo and challenged him with his sword, Macbeth wouldn’t be sacred, and if he was then to call him a baby. The Banquo’s ghost leaves. Macbeth then finally calms down and by that time Lady Macbeth said that he has ruined the party. Macbeth said he wasn’t himself because he was in fear, and then Ross asked of he saw something scary. Lady Macbeth says not to speak to him because he is only growing worse and sends everyone to bed. Macbeth notices that Macduff refuses to come to the dinners and is insulted by it. Ant hen says he is going to see the three weird sisters about the things he is seeing.
Act 3 Scene 5
This scene starts with the first witch and the mother witch, Hecate. The witch asked why she looked so angry. Then, Hecate explained that she was upset because they didn’t consult her before going to see Macbeth.
Act 3 Scene 6
In this scene Lennox and another lord are talking. Lennox starts off with discussing how evil event are happening. First, Duncan was killed and found by Macbeth, and then Banquo was found dead. Lennox thinks that Fleance killed him because he fled from the scene. Then we thinks back to Duncan’s murder. He couldn’t imagine that Donaldbain and Malcolm would kill their very own father. Then he thought of how Macbeth grieved his death. Right after Duncan died, Macbeth was crowned king. He says that Macbeth wisely did the murder. Then he said that he noticed that Macduff failed to attend the feast and asked the other lord where he was. He said that Macduff was in England with Malcolm. They were talking to the to the king. Lennox asked if Macbeth asked Macduff to the feast, and the lord said that he did. Macbeth was insulted by his refusal to go to the feast. Lennox said that Macduff should stay as far away from Macbeth as he can. He wishes that Macduff would come back to his country.
Act III Study Questions
CT 3 Study Questions
Scene 1
1) What is Banquo’s opening soliloquy about? Please translate it line by line.
-Banquo says that he fears that Macbeth has done bad things to get what the witches predicted for him. He also says that the witched told him that his sons were to be king. Then he finishes by saying that although the predictions were good, bad that will come because of them.
2) Why does Macbeth wish Banquo dead (name at least 2 reasons)—look at his speech in lines 50-76?
-Because Macbeth wanted his children to be kings, not Banquo. He also fears that Banquo will find out that he has killed Duncan and rat him out because he is done what he thinks is right. And in some sense Macbeth is scared of Banquo.
3) What is significant about the following quote, “For them the gracious Duncan I have murder;/ Put rancors in the vessel of my peace/ only for them,”
-He says that he killed Duncan for Banquo’s sons. Because the witched prediction wouldn’t have come true if Macbeth didn’t become king.
4) How does Macbeth convince the murders?
-He says that Banquo is their enemy.
Scene 2
1) What is significant about the quote, “We have scotched the snake not killed it./ She’ll close and be herself, whilst our poor malice/ remains in danger of the former tooth.” What does Macbeth mean?
-It means that there are still big things to be done. Although Macbeth is king and Duncan is dead, he wants his kids to become king not Banquos.
2) Why does Macbeth tell his wife, “Be innocent of the knowledge dearest chuck,/ till thou applaud the deed.”?
-Because he has changed his views on this whole plan. He started freaking out about killing Duncan, and no he is killing people without consulting his wife. So, he told her that she would know about killing when the news comes.
3) What is significant in the quote, “Come, seeling night, Scarf up the tender eye of pitiful day,/ and with bloody and invisible hand/ cancel and tear to pieces that great bond/ which keeps me pale.” What is Macbeth saying and what is the great bond?
-He is saying that bad things happen at night and no one can see them coming because it is night. The great bond is Bamquo and Macbeth’s friendship.
4) Explain the symbolism of crows, night and sleep in this scene. What does it suggest?
-The crows symbolize the three murderers, and night and sleep symbolize the evil of this plan and the evil deeds that have to be done. It suggests that the three murderers will succeed in kill Banquo tonight.
Scene 3
1) What happens in this scene? What is botched?
-In this scene, the three murderers set out to kill Banquo and son, Fleance. They succeed in killing Banquo, but ironically enough, Fleance gets away.
Scene 4
1) What event is most important in this scene?
-The most important event is when the murderers tell Macbeth that they failed to kill Fleance because after he gets that news he starts to worry and freak out a little. Without this, Macbeth probably wouldn’t have seen Banquo’s ghost and he would have stayed gathered the entire dinner party. Also, because he goes crazy, people start doubting him as a king.
2) Why does Macbeth say, “There the grown serpent lies; the worm that’s fled/ hath nature that in time will venom breed,/ no teeth for the present.” What is he talking about? Who is he talking about?
-What Macbeth is saying is that right now it is ok that Fleance fled, but over time, it will ruin Macbeth’s plans.
3) What is significant about Banquo’s ghost? What does it suggest? How does Macbeth react to it? Is it real or in Macbeth’s mind?
-He’s ghost is there because the real Banquo was supposed to be there. So, it suggests that Banquo wants revenge and knows that if Macbeth looks like a fool then he will have less of a chance at being a good king. When he sees Banquo’s ghost, he looses it. He starts to go a little crazy. I think it is in his mind because he is feeling guilty that he had his best friend killed.
4) Discuss how blood is used in this scene? What does it symbolize?
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5) How does Lady Macbeth react to Macbeth’s visions?
-She thinks he is acting up because of a lack of sleep.
Scene 5
1) Most critics think this scene was placed into Macbeth by a different/later author (someone other Shakespeare). Do you agree or not? Why?
Well I don’t really know enough about Shakespeare, but I don’t think that someone else wrote it. There are a lot of characters in a lot of books that only show up once and are just fillers. In fact there are other characters that only show up once earlier in this book.
Scene 6
1) What does Lennox say in this scene about Fleance and Banquo?
He says that because Flenace fled, he was the one who killed Banquo.
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3) Where does MacDuff go?
He goes to England.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Act II Study Questions
MACBETH: ACT II Questions
Scene i
1) Who says the following: “Their candles are all out. Take thee that too. A heavy summons lies like lead upon me, and yet I would not sleep. Merciful powers, restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature gives away in repose.” What is significant about the quote? How has the atmosphere of the castle been changed?
Banquo says this and it means that the sun and stars are down and the moon is up and he can feel a darkness over the castle and that something bad is about to happen. The atmosphere has changed to a new darker feel.
2) Why does Banquo mention his dream of the Weird Sisters? Hint: Ironically this is his last dream.
He is worried and he has been having nightmares of the sisters and he has a bad feeling. He knows it is connected to Macbeth. He thinks that Macbeth is going to do something bad.
3) What does Macbeth say he and Banquo will talk about later in private?
The three weird sister and perhaps suggesting that he is going to try and get Banquo on his side.
4) Reread lines 42-70. Briefly summarize what Macbeth is saying in this soliloquy.
It is dark amd bad things happen in the dark. He is scared that nature and earth are going to punish him for what he has done and that he eyes have tricked him. Lady Macbeth rings a bell and Macbeth goes to kill Duncan.
5) How does the illusion of the dagger play into the mindset of either witchcraft or Macbeth losing it.
They are starting to become closer, Macbeth and witchcraft. Macbeth is uneasy because he knows that what he has to do is wrong but he is doing them anyway.Scene ii
1) What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, “That which hath made them drunk hath made me bold”?
The drink made her more confident.
2) Symbolically what does the fatal bellman toll? More than one thing here. And who is the fatal bellmen—the one Lady Macbeth hears?
The owl is the fatal bellmen, the owl symbolizes that Duncan is dead. Also the lose of Macbeth's innocents.
3) How do you read the lines, “Had he not resembled my father as he slept, I had done ‘t.” What does this say about Lady Macbeth?
She has some human emotions. She couldn't kill Duncan because he looks like her father then he sleeps.
4) Sleep is an important symbol in this play. Please keep a list of all the times (with line numbers) that sleep is mentioned in Act II. Attach and turn this list in with these questions.
"And yet I would not sleep" line 7
"The curtain'd sleep" Line 52
"My father as he slept, I had done't" line 13
"There's one did laugh in's sleep, and one cried." line 25
"Again to sleep" line 27
"Methought i herd a voice cry, 'sleep no more'" line 38
"Macbeth does Murder sleep, the innocent sleep." line 39
"Still it cried, 'sleep no more to all the house" line 44
"Shall sleep no more, Macbeth shall sleep no more" line 46
"The sleepy grooms with blood" line 53
"Give me the dagger. The sleeping and the dead" 56
Shake off this downy sleep, death's counterfeit" line 73
"The sleepers of the house? speak, speak" line 79
5) What is meant when Macbeth says, “Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep”?
Because he feels guilty he won't be able to sleep anymore and that he killed Duncan in his sleep.
6) Why is Lady Macbeth upset with Macbeth towards the end of scene ii?
Because the brings the daggers back with him and then he wouldn't bring then back because he didn't want to be faced with blaming the guards.
7) What is symbolic about the knocking that Macbeth and Lady Macbeth hear?
It is a symbol of a higher power because Duncan is not there anymore.
8) What does Lady Macbeth say about washing of hands at the end of the scene? Do you believe her?
She says that once the evidence is gone that he will be rid of this deed. And of course I don't believe her because he killed Duncan, his uncle whether anyone can prove it or not.
Scene iii
1) How is the Porter a humorous character? What does he say about drink? How does he metaphorical set the atmosphere of the scene?
He is a babbling drunk Drink creates sleep, desire, urine and nose painting. He is supposed to supply comedic relief because a murder just occurred. He also suggests that the castle is hell, even though he doesn't know how right he is.
2) Who is at the gates? (more than 1 person)
MacDuff and Lennox
3) What does Macduff mean when he says, “Confusion now hath made his masterpiece!”?
A personification, the masterpiece of confusing. Chaos is supposed to be bad and Duncan has been murdered and is doesn't make sense.
4) How does Macbeth react to the news of the king’s murder? How does Lady Macbeth react?
Macbeth says he killed the gaurd cause he was angery. She was a very good actress, and really sold the idea that she was super upset that one, the king died, and two that it happened in her very own home.
5) Where do Donalbain and Malcolm decide to go? Why?
Malcolm goes to England and Donlbain goes to Ireland. They what to stay safe and they are next in libe so that don't want to be murdered next.
Scene iv
1) What is meant by the old man when he says, “On Tuesday last, a falcon, tow’ring in her pride of place, was by a mousing owl hawked at and killed”? What is symbolically suggested here? Hint: Relate the birds to scene ii.
It is suggested the the owl, Macbeth, killed the falcon, Duncan. There is a good vs. evil example with in the bird and between Duncan and Macbeth.
2) What does Macduff say about Malcolm and Donalbain?
That they have run away and it looks suspicious they they might have done the deed.
3) What does Macduff say about Macbeth?
He said that he has gone to Scone to become king.
4) What is meant by the line, “Lest our old robes sit easier than our new”?
He knows that they are going to have problems with Macbeht and he won't be as good as a king as Duncan. So he is asking Ross to go see if Macbeth will be as good as a king. There is a hint of fear in the line.
5) Why doesn’t Macduff go to the coronation?
He thinks that Macbeth killed the king. He is very suspicious. If he goes to Scone he has to swear allegiance to Macbeth and by not going to the coronation he doesn't have to.
Scene i
1) Who says the following: “Their candles are all out. Take thee that too. A heavy summons lies like lead upon me, and yet I would not sleep. Merciful powers, restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature gives away in repose.” What is significant about the quote? How has the atmosphere of the castle been changed?
Banquo says this and it means that the sun and stars are down and the moon is up and he can feel a darkness over the castle and that something bad is about to happen. The atmosphere has changed to a new darker feel.
2) Why does Banquo mention his dream of the Weird Sisters? Hint: Ironically this is his last dream.
He is worried and he has been having nightmares of the sisters and he has a bad feeling. He knows it is connected to Macbeth. He thinks that Macbeth is going to do something bad.
3) What does Macbeth say he and Banquo will talk about later in private?
The three weird sister and perhaps suggesting that he is going to try and get Banquo on his side.
4) Reread lines 42-70. Briefly summarize what Macbeth is saying in this soliloquy.
It is dark amd bad things happen in the dark. He is scared that nature and earth are going to punish him for what he has done and that he eyes have tricked him. Lady Macbeth rings a bell and Macbeth goes to kill Duncan.
5) How does the illusion of the dagger play into the mindset of either witchcraft or Macbeth losing it.
They are starting to become closer, Macbeth and witchcraft. Macbeth is uneasy because he knows that what he has to do is wrong but he is doing them anyway.Scene ii
1) What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, “That which hath made them drunk hath made me bold”?
The drink made her more confident.
2) Symbolically what does the fatal bellman toll? More than one thing here. And who is the fatal bellmen—the one Lady Macbeth hears?
The owl is the fatal bellmen, the owl symbolizes that Duncan is dead. Also the lose of Macbeth's innocents.
3) How do you read the lines, “Had he not resembled my father as he slept, I had done ‘t.” What does this say about Lady Macbeth?
She has some human emotions. She couldn't kill Duncan because he looks like her father then he sleeps.
4) Sleep is an important symbol in this play. Please keep a list of all the times (with line numbers) that sleep is mentioned in Act II. Attach and turn this list in with these questions.
"And yet I would not sleep" line 7
"The curtain'd sleep" Line 52
"My father as he slept, I had done't" line 13
"There's one did laugh in's sleep, and one cried." line 25
"Again to sleep" line 27
"Methought i herd a voice cry, 'sleep no more'" line 38
"Macbeth does Murder sleep, the innocent sleep." line 39
"Still it cried, 'sleep no more to all the house" line 44
"Shall sleep no more, Macbeth shall sleep no more" line 46
"The sleepy grooms with blood" line 53
"Give me the dagger. The sleeping and the dead" 56
Shake off this downy sleep, death's counterfeit" line 73
"The sleepers of the house? speak, speak" line 79
5) What is meant when Macbeth says, “Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep”?
Because he feels guilty he won't be able to sleep anymore and that he killed Duncan in his sleep.
6) Why is Lady Macbeth upset with Macbeth towards the end of scene ii?
Because the brings the daggers back with him and then he wouldn't bring then back because he didn't want to be faced with blaming the guards.
7) What is symbolic about the knocking that Macbeth and Lady Macbeth hear?
It is a symbol of a higher power because Duncan is not there anymore.
8) What does Lady Macbeth say about washing of hands at the end of the scene? Do you believe her?
She says that once the evidence is gone that he will be rid of this deed. And of course I don't believe her because he killed Duncan, his uncle whether anyone can prove it or not.
Scene iii
1) How is the Porter a humorous character? What does he say about drink? How does he metaphorical set the atmosphere of the scene?
He is a babbling drunk Drink creates sleep, desire, urine and nose painting. He is supposed to supply comedic relief because a murder just occurred. He also suggests that the castle is hell, even though he doesn't know how right he is.
2) Who is at the gates? (more than 1 person)
MacDuff and Lennox
3) What does Macduff mean when he says, “Confusion now hath made his masterpiece!”?
A personification, the masterpiece of confusing. Chaos is supposed to be bad and Duncan has been murdered and is doesn't make sense.
4) How does Macbeth react to the news of the king’s murder? How does Lady Macbeth react?
Macbeth says he killed the gaurd cause he was angery. She was a very good actress, and really sold the idea that she was super upset that one, the king died, and two that it happened in her very own home.
5) Where do Donalbain and Malcolm decide to go? Why?
Malcolm goes to England and Donlbain goes to Ireland. They what to stay safe and they are next in libe so that don't want to be murdered next.
Scene iv
1) What is meant by the old man when he says, “On Tuesday last, a falcon, tow’ring in her pride of place, was by a mousing owl hawked at and killed”? What is symbolically suggested here? Hint: Relate the birds to scene ii.
It is suggested the the owl, Macbeth, killed the falcon, Duncan. There is a good vs. evil example with in the bird and between Duncan and Macbeth.
2) What does Macduff say about Malcolm and Donalbain?
That they have run away and it looks suspicious they they might have done the deed.
3) What does Macduff say about Macbeth?
He said that he has gone to Scone to become king.
4) What is meant by the line, “Lest our old robes sit easier than our new”?
He knows that they are going to have problems with Macbeht and he won't be as good as a king as Duncan. So he is asking Ross to go see if Macbeth will be as good as a king. There is a hint of fear in the line.
5) Why doesn’t Macduff go to the coronation?
He thinks that Macbeth killed the king. He is very suspicious. If he goes to Scone he has to swear allegiance to Macbeth and by not going to the coronation he doesn't have to.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Macbeth Act One Study Question
Scene 1:
1) The play opens with thunder and lightning as the three witches enter. What does this tell us about the mood of the play? What do the witches symbolize beyond just superstition? Do you really believe that they are witches?
It sets the mood as evil and scary. They symbolize duplicity and evil, and I do think they are.
2) What doe the witches mean when they say, “Fair is foul, and foul is fair”? What does this tell you about what is likely to go on during the play?
It is like the good and evil. It shows that there will be a war between good and evil sometime in this play whether it is internal or external.
3) How can a battle be “Lost and won”? What foreshadow might this set-up? What is the real battle in this play?
You can win a battle, but really lose it because of what you lose in the war. This is a foreshadow that Macbeth might do something that to become king that is bad. The real battle is between good and evil.
4) Graymalkin and Paddock are familiars (a cat and a toad). What does this suggest about the action of the play? What might they symbolize?
That the play is dark and evil. It sets up that the witches are setting but evil for Macbeth. They symbolize demons.
Scene ii
1) What does the bloody man report?
He was reporting the news about the war between Norway and Scottland. He also told the king about Macbeth and Banquo and how they were war heroes.
2) Why is Macdonwald a worthy rebel?
He was a betrayer.
3) What similes or metaphors does the captain (the bloody man) use to describe Macbeth and Banquo? What is significant about these descriptions?
He used birds. They are more valiant when compared to others.
4) “Except they meant to bathe in reeking wounds, or memorize another Golgotha.” What is the allusion? What is significant about the statement? What does it suggest? Please keep in mind the religious/superstitious images/symbols already presented.
The crucifixion if Christ. It wasn't a good place.
5) Who was Scotland fighting?
Norway
Scene iii
1) Why do the witches talk in poetry?
It is supposed to be like a spell.
2) What do the witches predict for Macbeth? What is the dramatic irony involved?
That he will become Thane of Cawdor and king. It is ironic because they predict the Thane part cause it already happened.
3) What do they witches predict for Banquo? What irony is involved in this promise?
That his kids will become kings. They leave him out of the picture.
4) What is your first impression of Macbeth in scenes ii-iii? What is your first impression of Banquo?
That he is a loyal and a war hero. Banquo is a side kick.
5) How do Macbeth and Banquo differ in their reactions to the witches predictions? What does this tell us about their characters?
Macbeth is curious and is excited, but Banquo doesn't buy it. That Banquo has a better grip on reality.
6) What message does Ross bring?
That Macbeth was made Thane of Cawdor.
7) “But ‘tis strange! And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, the instruments of darkness tell us truths, win us with honest trifles, to betray us in deepest consequence.” Who speaks the above quote? What is the significance or meaning of the quote?
Banquo says it and it means that people use information that they already use plus another peace of information go get what they want.
Scene iv
1) What is Malcolm’s description of Cawdor’s execution?
It goes to the idea that he goes bravely to his death. He approaches death as something that just happens. Malcolm thought that although he went about it bravely, Cawdor still could not be trusted.
2) What is the King’s response to this description?
3) Who does the King name as his successor? How does Macbeth react to this information?
His son Malcolm. No is not happy about it at all because there is another person in his way to become king.
4) “Stars hide your fires! Let not light see my black and deep desires. The eye wink at the hand; yet let that be, which the eye fears, when it is done, to see.” Who speaks this quote and what is the significance of it?
Macbeth speaks it and it means that he knows that what he is thinking is wrong and he doesn't want anyone, not even heaven to see his thoughts. His thought being betraying Duncan.
scenes v - vii
1. After Lady Macbeth reads the letter, what does she tell us is her opinion of Macbeth, and how does she plan to help him?
He has the ambition to become king but he doesn't have the balls for the things that need to be done to become king. She helps him by bringing evil spirits into the house.
2. What is Lady Macbeth’s “prayer” to the spirits after she learns Duncan is missing?
She wants all of her emotions gone to that duncan doesn't have a chance.
3. What advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth when he arrives home?
She tells him to look like an innocent flower, but be the serpent underneath. This is so Duncan won't suspect anything so things go according to plan.
4. What are Macbeth’s arguments to himself against killing Duncan ?
Duncan is his uncle and Duncan is the guest of the house and he is supposed to protect him. Also Duncan is a great king so Macbeth fears that even the Heavens will be mad at him.
5. What arguments does Lady Macbeth use to convince Macbeth to commit the murder?
She tells him that he will be less of a man or not a man at all if he doesn't go through with the murder. She said she would kill her own child to become queen. So she guilt trips him.
6. What is Lady Macbeth’s plan?
Drug the guards, then kill DUncan while he sleeps, and then blame the guards for the murder.
1) The play opens with thunder and lightning as the three witches enter. What does this tell us about the mood of the play? What do the witches symbolize beyond just superstition? Do you really believe that they are witches?
It sets the mood as evil and scary. They symbolize duplicity and evil, and I do think they are.
2) What doe the witches mean when they say, “Fair is foul, and foul is fair”? What does this tell you about what is likely to go on during the play?
It is like the good and evil. It shows that there will be a war between good and evil sometime in this play whether it is internal or external.
3) How can a battle be “Lost and won”? What foreshadow might this set-up? What is the real battle in this play?
You can win a battle, but really lose it because of what you lose in the war. This is a foreshadow that Macbeth might do something that to become king that is bad. The real battle is between good and evil.
4) Graymalkin and Paddock are familiars (a cat and a toad). What does this suggest about the action of the play? What might they symbolize?
That the play is dark and evil. It sets up that the witches are setting but evil for Macbeth. They symbolize demons.
Scene ii
1) What does the bloody man report?
He was reporting the news about the war between Norway and Scottland. He also told the king about Macbeth and Banquo and how they were war heroes.
2) Why is Macdonwald a worthy rebel?
He was a betrayer.
3) What similes or metaphors does the captain (the bloody man) use to describe Macbeth and Banquo? What is significant about these descriptions?
He used birds. They are more valiant when compared to others.
4) “Except they meant to bathe in reeking wounds, or memorize another Golgotha.” What is the allusion? What is significant about the statement? What does it suggest? Please keep in mind the religious/superstitious images/symbols already presented.
The crucifixion if Christ. It wasn't a good place.
5) Who was Scotland fighting?
Norway
Scene iii
1) Why do the witches talk in poetry?
It is supposed to be like a spell.
2) What do the witches predict for Macbeth? What is the dramatic irony involved?
That he will become Thane of Cawdor and king. It is ironic because they predict the Thane part cause it already happened.
3) What do they witches predict for Banquo? What irony is involved in this promise?
That his kids will become kings. They leave him out of the picture.
4) What is your first impression of Macbeth in scenes ii-iii? What is your first impression of Banquo?
That he is a loyal and a war hero. Banquo is a side kick.
5) How do Macbeth and Banquo differ in their reactions to the witches predictions? What does this tell us about their characters?
Macbeth is curious and is excited, but Banquo doesn't buy it. That Banquo has a better grip on reality.
6) What message does Ross bring?
That Macbeth was made Thane of Cawdor.
7) “But ‘tis strange! And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, the instruments of darkness tell us truths, win us with honest trifles, to betray us in deepest consequence.” Who speaks the above quote? What is the significance or meaning of the quote?
Banquo says it and it means that people use information that they already use plus another peace of information go get what they want.
Scene iv
1) What is Malcolm’s description of Cawdor’s execution?
It goes to the idea that he goes bravely to his death. He approaches death as something that just happens. Malcolm thought that although he went about it bravely, Cawdor still could not be trusted.
2) What is the King’s response to this description?
3) Who does the King name as his successor? How does Macbeth react to this information?
His son Malcolm. No is not happy about it at all because there is another person in his way to become king.
4) “Stars hide your fires! Let not light see my black and deep desires. The eye wink at the hand; yet let that be, which the eye fears, when it is done, to see.” Who speaks this quote and what is the significance of it?
Macbeth speaks it and it means that he knows that what he is thinking is wrong and he doesn't want anyone, not even heaven to see his thoughts. His thought being betraying Duncan.
scenes v - vii
1. After Lady Macbeth reads the letter, what does she tell us is her opinion of Macbeth, and how does she plan to help him?
He has the ambition to become king but he doesn't have the balls for the things that need to be done to become king. She helps him by bringing evil spirits into the house.
2. What is Lady Macbeth’s “prayer” to the spirits after she learns Duncan is missing?
She wants all of her emotions gone to that duncan doesn't have a chance.
3. What advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth when he arrives home?
She tells him to look like an innocent flower, but be the serpent underneath. This is so Duncan won't suspect anything so things go according to plan.
4. What are Macbeth’s arguments to himself against killing Duncan ?
Duncan is his uncle and Duncan is the guest of the house and he is supposed to protect him. Also Duncan is a great king so Macbeth fears that even the Heavens will be mad at him.
5. What arguments does Lady Macbeth use to convince Macbeth to commit the murder?
She tells him that he will be less of a man or not a man at all if he doesn't go through with the murder. She said she would kill her own child to become queen. So she guilt trips him.
6. What is Lady Macbeth’s plan?
Drug the guards, then kill DUncan while he sleeps, and then blame the guards for the murder.
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