Macbeth WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Macbeth Act 1 What two
Macbeth WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Macbeth Act 1 �What two main enemies does the kingdom of Scotland face? �How are they overcome? Scene 1 Macdonwald Macbeth killed him. King of Norway and Thane of Cawdor Macbeth & Banquo stopped them.
Macbeth Act 1 �What powers do the Three Witches seem to possess? �What do they predict will happen to Macbeth and Banquo? Scene 1 Seeing the future Macbeth will become king. Banquo will become the father of kings.
Macbeth Act 1 �What kind of ruler does Duncan appear to be? Scene 2 -4 Kind and Generous
Macbeth Act 1 Scene 3 �How do Macbeth and Macbeth He is immensely pleased by the sudden reality of the two truths; he sees them as “happy prologues. ” Banquo differ in their reaction to the witches’ predictions and the news of Macbeth’s new title? �What does this suggest about their characters?
Macbeth Act 1 Scene 3
Macbeth Act 1 Scene 3 �How do Macbeth and Macbeth has a great ambition for imperial power; his vivid imagination controls his thoughts so completely that it seems to be a reality itself Banquo differ in their reaction to the witches’ predictions and the news of Macbeth’s new title? �What does this suggest about their characters?
Macbeth Act 1 Scene 3 �How do Macbeth and Banquo His judgment is from a religious viewpoint: if the witches are indeed to be believed, they represent the Devil and may intend more harm than good. Banquo differ in their reaction to the witches’ predictions and the news of Macbeth’s new title? �What does this suggest about their characters? He is more skeptical than Macbeth.
Macbeth Act 1 Scene 3
Macbeth Act 1 �How does Macbeth react to Duncan’s naming of his son Malcolm as his heir? Scene 4 Time and opportunity are ready for him to take matters into his own hands if he is to implement the witches’ prophecy.
Macbeth Act 1 �After reading her husband’s letter, what does Lady Macbeth say about him? Scene 5 He needs to be encouraged to kill the king.
Macbeth Act 1 �What does Lady Macbeth’s reaction to the news of Duncan’s visit show about her nature? Scene 5 She is ruthless and opportunistic; her first thought is of her husband’s ability to become king but also his weakness.
Macbeth Act 1 �What is ironic, or “off, ” about Duncan’s first impression when he arrives at Macbeth’s castle? Scene 6 Lady Macbeth is gracious and cordial.
Macbeth Act 1 Scene 7 �Why does Macbeth tell So that his heir will be become king. his wife that she should have only male children?
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