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Shakespeare
1. William Shakespeare was born in April 23, 1564. He was the third of seven children of John Shakespeare and Mary Arden Shakespeare. John’s parents were tenants on land owned by Mary’s parents, so they grew up next to each other. They were married in 1556.
1. William Shakespeare was born in April 23, 1564. He was the third of seven children of John Shakespeare and Mary Arden Shakespeare. John’s parents were tenants on land owned by Mary’s parents, so they grew up next to each other. They were married in 1556.
2. John Shakespeare was a glove maker in Stratford-On-Avon, a typical market town in England. Most of the inhabitants, numbering some 2,000 at that time, were engaged in agriculture, or small scale industry.
3. Since Mary’s parents were property owners, and John was a successful businessman, their children received formal education until the age of sixteen. Their son, William, was enrolled in the local grammar school where he studied Latin, rhetoric, Greek and Roman mythology, history, and the Bible.
2. John Shakespeare was a glove maker in Stratford-On-Avon, a typical market town in England. Most of the inhabitants, numbering some 2,000 at that time, were engaged in agriculture, or small scale industry.
3. Since Mary’s parents were property owners, and John was a successful businessman, their children received formal education until the age of sixteen. Their son, William, was enrolled in the local grammar school where he studied Latin, rhetoric, Greek and Roman mythology, history, and the Bible.
4. In 1565, John Shakespeare became Alderman of Stratford, and by 1571, he held the coveted office of Bailiff (sort of like a local justice of the peace). One of John’s many duties was to preview touring theater companies that wished to perform in Stratford before granting them a license to appear.
5. By the time William was sixteen, he had grown into a handsome fellow, and met Anne Hathaway. They were married by special consideration from the Bishop of Worchester, on November 28, 1582. Shortly thereafter, their first child, Susana, was born. Two years later the couple had twins named Hamnet and Judeth.
4. In 1565, John Shakespeare became Alderman of Stratford, and by 1571, he held the coveted office of Bailiff (sort of like a local justice of the peace). One of John’s many duties was to preview touring theater companies that wished to perform in Stratford before granting them a license to appear.
5. By the time William was sixteen, he had grown into a handsome fellow, and met Anne Hathaway. They were married by special consideration from the Bishop of Worchester, on November 28, 1582. Shortly thereafter, their first child, Susana, was born. Two years later the couple had twins named Hamnet and Judeth.
6. William, who had always harbored a desire to be a poet and a writer, heard of the outbreak of new theatres in London. He packed his things, and left his family in Stratford to try his luck in the new theatres of London.
7. He worked first as a “horseman” (sort of a valet / parking attendant for horses) at one of the local theatres, and then finally as an apprentice for one of the local acting companies called “The Queen’s Men.” It was so named because the company enjoyed the support and patronage of the Queen herself. William appeared on stage, as did all apprentices, in small roles, working his way up to playing the female parts.
6. William, who had always harbored a desire to be a poet and a writer, heard of the outbreak of new theatres in London. He packed his things, and left his family in Stratford to try his luck in the new theatres of London.
7. He worked first as a “horseman” (sort of a valet / parking attendant for horses) at one of the local theatres, and then finally as an apprentice for one of the local acting companies called “The Queen’s Men.” It was so named because the company enjoyed the support and patronage of the Queen herself. William appeared on stage, as did all apprentices, in small roles, working his way up to playing the female parts.
8. Between 1587 and 1592, “The Queen’s Men” gave fourteen performances for the Queen’s Court. As part of the company, Shakespeare received quite an education in manners and diplomacy, all very necessary ingredients for a successful career as an artist in those days.
9. Shakespeare began writing during this period, and by 1592 he had written the three parts of Henry VI and was gaining popularity as a dramatist.
8. Between 1587 and 1592, “The Queen’s Men” gave fourteen performances for the Queen’s Court. As part of the company, Shakespeare received quite an education in manners and diplomacy, all very necessary ingredients for a successful career as an artist in those days.
9. Shakespeare began writing during this period, and by 1592 he had written the three parts of Henry VI and was gaining popularity as a dramatist.
10. In 1592, London was besieged by a great plague. Much like tuberculosis or our modern day AIDS, the plague wiped out a huge number of people and lasted until 1594. During this period, the theaters were closed, and Shakespeare returned to Stratford to be with his family. While in Stratford , he wrote many of his comedies, including The Comedy of Errors, The Taming of the Shrew, and Two Gentlemen of Verona.
11. It was during this time that Shakespeare first began to write sonnets and long poems, which resulted in the patronage of many nobility, the most famous of which was Henry Writhesley, the Earl of Southhampton.
10. In 1592, London was besieged by a great plague. Much like tuberculosis or our modern day AIDS, the plague wiped out a huge number of people and lasted until 1594. During this period, the theaters were closed, and Shakespeare returned to Stratford to be with his family. While in Stratford , he wrote many of his comedies, including The Comedy of Errors, The Taming of the Shrew, and Two Gentlemen of Verona.
11. It was during this time that Shakespeare first began to write sonnets and long poems, which resulted in the patronage of many nobility, the most famous of which was Henry Writhesley, the Earl of Southhampton.
12. When the theatres re-opened in 1594, Shakespeare once again left for London. By then, all of the companies had disbanded, with the exception of “The Chamberlain’s Men” and “The Admiral’s Men.” Shakespeare joined “The Chamberlain’s Men” and his theatrical career blossomed.
13. In 1596, the Shakespeare family was granted a “coat-of-arms” raising its status in the community; Shakespeare was now a “gentleman.” Later that same year, tragedy struck William’s life with the death of his son, Hamnet. It is thought that the death of his son inspired the writing of his tragic masterpiece Hamlet, and it is in the wake of his grief that Winter’s Tale was penned.
12. When the theatres re-opened in 1594, Shakespeare once again left for London. By then, all of the companies had disbanded, with the exception of “The Chamberlain’s Men” and “The Admiral’s Men.” Shakespeare joined “The Chamberlain’s Men” and his theatrical career blossomed.
13. In 1596, the Shakespeare family was granted a “coat-of-arms” raising its status in the community; Shakespeare was now a “gentleman.” Later that same year, tragedy struck William’s life with the death of his son, Hamnet. It is thought that the death of his son inspired the writing of his tragic masterpiece Hamlet, and it is in the wake of his grief that Winter’s Tale was penned.
14. During the course of the next twelve years, Shakespeare wrote another dozen plays.
15. His father died in 1601, followed by his mother in 1608, and Shakespeare retired to Stratford in 1610. There he wrote his final play The Tempest, and died on April 23, 1616.
16. Shakespeare is credited with having written thirty-seven plays during his lifetime.
14. During the course of the next twelve years, Shakespeare wrote another dozen plays.
15. His father died in 1601, followed by his mother in 1608, and Shakespeare retired to Stratford in 1610. There he wrote his final play The Tempest, and died on April 23, 1616.
16. Shakespeare is credited with having written thirty-seven plays during his lifetime.
MACBETH NOTESMACBETH NOTES Type of Work:
Author:
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Type of Work:
Author:
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Drama Drama
William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616)
William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616)
Romantic Tragedy Romantic Tragedy
Eleventh Century Eleventh Century
Scotland Scotland
1606 1606
IntroductionIntroduction This shortest of Shakespeare’s four major tragedies
was written to be performed for King James I and was designed to appeal the king’s fascination with witchcraft and supernatural phenomena. The play explores the nature of ambition and the complexities of moral responsibility through the story of a nobleman driven to murder at the instigation of his power-hungry wife. Macbeth’s doom is fixed at the first evil act, after which he descends deeper and deeper into degradation in an attempt to conceal his crime and protect his new position of power.
This shortest of Shakespeare’s four major tragedies was written to be performed for King James I and was designed to appeal the king’s fascination with witchcraft and supernatural phenomena. The play explores the nature of ambition and the complexities of moral responsibility through the story of a nobleman driven to murder at the instigation of his power-hungry wife. Macbeth’s doom is fixed at the first evil act, after which he descends deeper and deeper into degradation in an attempt to conceal his crime and protect his new position of power.
CharactersCharacters Duncan: King of Scotland. Gentle and trusting, he
shows great kindness to Macbeth. His murder by Macbeth is therefore almost incredibly fiendish.
Duncan: King of Scotland. Gentle and trusting, he shows great kindness to Macbeth. His murder by Macbeth is therefore almost incredibly fiendish.
Malcolm – King Duncan’s eldest son. Far more cautious and shrewd than his father, he leaves for England to escape possible assassination. He is reluctant to give his trust to Macduff but finally, realizing his loyalty, accepts his aid in taking back the throne of Scotland.
Malcolm – King Duncan’s eldest son. Far more cautious and shrewd than his father, he leaves for England to escape possible assassination. He is reluctant to give his trust to Macduff but finally, realizing his loyalty, accepts his aid in taking back the throne of Scotland.
Donalbain: King Duncan’s younger son. After consulting with Malcolm, he agrees to take a separate path going to Ireland so that the potential heirs to the throne would not be accessible to a common assassination.
Donalbain: King Duncan’s younger son. After consulting with Malcolm, he agrees to take a separate path going to Ireland so that the potential heirs to the throne would not be accessible to a common assassination.
CharactersCharacters Macbeth: He is thane of Glamis, later thane of Cawdor and
the King of Scotland. A brave and successful military leader, potentially a good and great man, he wins general admiration as well as particular gratitude of King Duncan, whose kinsman (familial relation) he is. Meeting the three weird sisters, he succumbs to their tempting prophecies; but he also needs the urging of his wife to become a traitor, murderer, and a usurper. He is gifted, or cursed, with a powerful imagination and with fiery, poetic language. Gaining power, he grows more ruthless, until finally he loses all vestiges of humanity. He dies desperately, cheated by the ambiguous prophecies, in full realization of the worthlessness of the fruits of his ambition.
Macbeth: He is thane of Glamis, later thane of Cawdor and the King of Scotland. A brave and successful military leader, potentially a good and great man, he wins general admiration as well as particular gratitude of King Duncan, whose kinsman (familial relation) he is. Meeting the three weird sisters, he succumbs to their tempting prophecies; but he also needs the urging of his wife to become a traitor, murderer, and a usurper. He is gifted, or cursed, with a powerful imagination and with fiery, poetic language. Gaining power, he grows more ruthless, until finally he loses all vestiges of humanity. He dies desperately, cheated by the ambiguous prophecies, in full realization of the worthlessness of the fruits of his ambition.
CharactersCharacters Lady Macbeth: The strong-willed, persuasive
and charming wife of Macbeth. Ambitious for her husband’s glory, she finds herself unable to kill King Duncan in his sleep, because he looks like her father. As Macbeth becomes more inhuman, she becomes more remorseful and breaks under the strain of her guilt. In her sleepwalking, she relives the events of the night of the king’s murder and tries to wash her hands clean of imaginary bloodstains.
Lady Macbeth: The strong-willed, persuasive and charming wife of Macbeth. Ambitious for her husband’s glory, she finds herself unable to kill King Duncan in his sleep, because he looks like her father. As Macbeth becomes more inhuman, she becomes more remorseful and breaks under the strain of her guilt. In her sleepwalking, she relives the events of the night of the king’s murder and tries to wash her hands clean of imaginary bloodstains.
CharactersCharacters Banquo: He is Macbeth’s fellow commander. A
man of noble character, seemingly unmoved by the prophecy of the three weird sisters that he will be the father of kings, he is not completely innocent; he does not disclose his suspicions of Macbeth, and he accepts a place in Macbeth’s court. After being murdered by Macbeth’s assassins, Banquo’s ghost appears at a ceremonial banquet. His blood-spattered ghost, visible only to Macbeth, unnerves the king completely. In the final vision shown Mackbeth by the three weird sisters, Banquo and his line of king appears.
Banquo: He is Macbeth’s fellow commander. A man of noble character, seemingly unmoved by the prophecy of the three weird sisters that he will be the father of kings, he is not completely innocent; he does not disclose his suspicions of Macbeth, and he accepts a place in Macbeth’s court. After being murdered by Macbeth’s assassins, Banquo’s ghost appears at a ceremonial banquet. His blood-spattered ghost, visible only to Macbeth, unnerves the king completely. In the final vision shown Mackbeth by the three weird sisters, Banquo and his line of king appears.
CharactersCharacters The Three Weird Sisters (a.k.a. Three Witches):
They are sinister hags who seem more like tellers of Fates than conventional witches. To Macbeth they make prophetic statements which are true, yet deceptive. Their prophecy of his becoming the thane of Cawdor is immediately fulfilled, tempting him to take direct action to carry out the second prophecy, that he shall be king. They lull him into a false sense of security by telling him that he has nothing to fear until Birnan wood comes to Dunsinane, and that he cannot be killed by any man of a woman born.
The Three Weird Sisters (a.k.a. Three Witches): They are sinister hags who seem more like tellers of Fates than conventional witches. To Macbeth they make prophetic statements which are true, yet deceptive. Their prophecy of his becoming the thane of Cawdor is immediately fulfilled, tempting him to take direct action to carry out the second prophecy, that he shall be king. They lull him into a false sense of security by telling him that he has nothing to fear until Birnan wood comes to Dunsinane, and that he cannot be killed by any man of a woman born.
Noblemen of ScotlandNoblemen of Scotland Macduff: He is the thane of Fife. He and Lennox
arrive at Macbeth’s castle just after the murder of King Duncan, and Macduff discovers the body. A brave but prudent man, he flees Scotland and offers help to Malcolm. Underestimating the villainy of Macbeth’s character, he is shocked at hearing of the vicious murder of his wife and children. He becomes a steel-hearted avenger. At the end, he deprives Macbeth of his last symbol of security.
Macduff: He is the thane of Fife. He and Lennox arrive at Macbeth’s castle just after the murder of King Duncan, and Macduff discovers the body. A brave but prudent man, he flees Scotland and offers help to Malcolm. Underestimating the villainy of Macbeth’s character, he is shocked at hearing of the vicious murder of his wife and children. He becomes a steel-hearted avenger. At the end, he deprives Macbeth of his last symbol of security.
Noblemen of ScotlandNoblemen of Scotland Lennox: Macduff’s companion
Menteith, Angus and Caithness: Noblemen who join Malcolm against Macbeth
Fleance: Son of Banquo. He escapes the murderers who killed his father and lives to haunt Macbeth with the three witches prophecy that kings will spring from Banquo’s line.
Siward – Earl of Northumberland, the general of the English forces supporting Malcolm. He is a noble father who accepts the death of his son stoically.
Lennox: Macduff’s companion
Menteith, Angus and Caithness: Noblemen who join Malcolm against Macbeth
Fleance: Son of Banquo. He escapes the murderers who killed his father and lives to haunt Macbeth with the three witches prophecy that kings will spring from Banquo’s line.
Siward – Earl of Northumberland, the general of the English forces supporting Malcolm. He is a noble father who accepts the death of his son stoically.
Noblemen of ScotlandNoblemen of Scotland Young Siward – The general’s son who dies in hand-
to-hand combat with Macbeth
A Scottish Doctor- Called in to minister to Lady Macbeth, he is witness to her sleepwalking in which she relives the night of the murder.
Captain: A wounded survivor of the battle at the beginning of the play. He reports to King Duncan t he heroism of Macbeth and Banquo.
Young Siward – The general’s son who dies in hand-to-hand combat with Macbeth
A Scottish Doctor- Called in to minister to Lady Macbeth, he is witness to her sleepwalking in which she relives the night of the murder.
Captain: A wounded survivor of the battle at the beginning of the play. He reports to King Duncan t he heroism of Macbeth and Banquo.
Noblemen of ScotlandNoblemen of Scotland A Porter: The comical drunkard. Roused by the
knocking at the castle door, he pretends to the gatekeeper of hell and imagines various candidates clamoring for admission. The audience, knowing of Duncan’s murder, can realize how ironically near the truth is the idea of the castle as hell.
Hectate: the goddess of witchcraft. It is generally accepted among Shakespearean scholars that Hectate is an addition to the play by another author, perhaps Thomas Middleton, author of “The Witch.”
A Porter: The comical drunkard. Roused by the knocking at the castle door, he pretends to the gatekeeper of hell and imagines various candidates clamoring for admission. The audience, knowing of Duncan’s murder, can realize how ironically near the truth is the idea of the castle as hell.
Hectate: the goddess of witchcraft. It is generally accepted among Shakespearean scholars that Hectate is an addition to the play by another author, perhaps Thomas Middleton, author of “The Witch.”
Act IAct I Literary Terms: a. Foreshadowing – a hint given to the reader of
what is to come Example: “Fair is foul and foul is fair…” (Act I, Scene
I) b. Soliloquy – a dramatic convention that allows a
character alone on stage to speak his or her thoughts aloud. Important tool to developing characters and plot.
Example: Lady Macbeth’s introductory speech (Act I, Scene V)
Literary Terms: a. Foreshadowing – a hint given to the reader of
what is to come Example: “Fair is foul and foul is fair…” (Act I, Scene
I) b. Soliloquy – a dramatic convention that allows a
character alone on stage to speak his or her thoughts aloud. Important tool to developing characters and plot.
Example: Lady Macbeth’s introductory speech (Act I, Scene V)
Act 1 - scene 1Act 1 - scene 1 1. What are the characters introduced in
Scene I? 1. What are the characters introduced in
Scene I?
The 3 witches The 3 witches
2. How would you interpret the line “Fair is foul, and foul is fair”?
2. How would you interpret the line “Fair is foul, and foul is fair”?
(Foreshadowing) It indicates that all is not as it should be; things are in a confused state; It foreshadows events to come and sets the tone of the play
(Foreshadowing) It indicates that all is not as it should be; things are in a confused state; It foreshadows events to come and sets the tone of the play
Act 1 - scene 1Act 1 - scene 1 3. What specific plan is mentioned? 3. What specific plan is mentioned?
The 3 witches plan to meet Macbeth upon the heath after the battle
The 3 witches plan to meet Macbeth upon the heath after the battle
Act 1 - scene 2Act 1 - scene 2 4. What two men are leading troops into battle against
Duncan? 4. What two men are leading troops into battle against
Duncan?
Madonwald, King of Norway, and the thane of Cawdor
Madonwald, King of Norway, and the thane of Cawdor
5. Who defeated and killed Macdonwald? 5. Who defeated and killed Macdonwald?
Macbeth Macbeth
Act 1 - scene 2Act 1 - scene 2 6. What is the Thane of Cawdor’s punishment for
his traitorous activities? 6. What is the Thane of Cawdor’s punishment for
his traitorous activities?
He is to be killed He is to be killed
7. Who will receive his title? 7. Who will receive his title?
Macbeth Macbeth
Act 1 - scene 3Act 1 - scene 3 8. What revenge does the witch plan for the
sailor whose wife wouldn’t share her chestnuts? 8. What revenge does the witch plan for the
sailor whose wife wouldn’t share her chestnuts?
The witch plans to steal his sleep and to beset his voyage with bad weather
The witch plans to steal his sleep and to beset his voyage with bad weather
9. What do lines 24 – 25 indicate about the witches’ power?
9. What do lines 24 – 25 indicate about the witches’ power?
Their power is limited. They can influence events but they cannot completely control them
Their power is limited. They can influence events but they cannot completely control them
Act 1 - scene 3Act 1 - scene 3 10. What predictions do the witches make for
Macbeth? 10. What predictions do the witches make for
Macbeth?
That he will be the thane of Cawdor and eventually king
That he will be the thane of Cawdor and eventually king
11. Why does Macbeth react the way he does to the witches’ predictions?
11. Why does Macbeth react the way he does to the witches’ predictions?
He is startled because the witches have voiced his secret ambition to be king.
He is startled because the witches have voiced his secret ambition to be king.
Act 1 - scene 3Act 1 - scene 3 12.. What prediction do the witches make for
Banquo? 12.. What prediction do the witches make for
Banquo?
Though he will not be king, he will beget kings Though he will not be king, he will beget kings
13. In lines 132 – 141, what is the “horrid image” of which Macbeth speaks?
13. In lines 132 – 141, what is the “horrid image” of which Macbeth speaks?
The temptation to murder the king and thus gain the crown
The temptation to murder the king and thus gain the crown
Act 1 - scene 4Act 1 - scene 4 14. What further reward does Macbeth hope to
receive from Duncan? 14. What further reward does Macbeth hope to
receive from Duncan?
He hopes to be named Duncan’s successor He hopes to be named Duncan’s successor
15. In lines 35 – 39, who is named to succeed Duncan to the throne?
15. In lines 35 – 39, who is named to succeed Duncan to the throne?
Malcolm, his son Malcolm, his son
Act 1 - scene 4Act 1 - scene 4 16. In lines 48 – 53, how does Macbeth react to
the announcement? 16. In lines 48 – 53, how does Macbeth react to
the announcement?
Macbeth is shocked, but covers it. He still does not abandon his plan to be king.
Macbeth is shocked, but covers it. He still does not abandon his plan to be king.
17. Where is Duncan to spend the night? 17. Where is Duncan to spend the night?
Macbeth’s castle Macbeth’s castle
Act 1 - scene 5Act 1 - scene 5 18. What does the nature of the letter reveal
about Macbeth’s relationship with his wife? 18. What does the nature of the letter reveal
about Macbeth’s relationship with his wife?
The letter reveals that they are both ambitious, she even more than he.
The letter reveals that they are both ambitious, she even more than he.
19. In lines 13 – 22, how does Lady Macbeth characterize her husband?
19. In lines 13 – 22, how does Lady Macbeth characterize her husband?
She describes him as ambitious, but without the determination and unscrupulousness to support it.
She describes him as ambitious, but without the determination and unscrupulousness to support it.
Act 1 - scene 5Act 1 - scene 5 20. In lines 36 – 40, why does Lady Macbeth call
upon the spirits to “unsex” her? 20. In lines 36 – 40, why does Lady Macbeth call
upon the spirits to “unsex” her?
She wants to rid herself of womanly emotions so as to be able to commit the murder of Duncan
She wants to rid herself of womanly emotions so as to be able to commit the murder of Duncan
21. In lines 59 – 63, what warning does she give Macbeth?
21. In lines 59 – 63, what warning does she give Macbeth?
She warns him to be careful of his expressions; to look innocent and welcoming to hide his real feelings.
She warns him to be careful of his expressions; to look innocent and welcoming to hide his real feelings.
Act 1 - scene 6Act 1 - scene 6 22. What action takes place in Scene 6? 22. What action takes place in Scene 6?
Duncan, with his sons and attendants, arrives at Macbeth’s castle
Duncan, with his sons and attendants, arrives at Macbeth’s castle
23. How does Lady Macbeth greet Duncan? 23. How does Lady Macbeth greet Duncan?
Graciously, thanking him for the honors he has heaped on their house; however, there seems to be a double meaning to what she says
Graciously, thanking him for the honors he has heaped on their house; however, there seems to be a double meaning to what she says
Act 1 - scene 7Act 1 - scene 7 24. In his soliloquy in lines 1 – 28, what reasons
does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan? 24. In his soliloquy in lines 1 – 28, what reasons
does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan?
He fears the consequences; Duncan is his kinsman, he is Duncan’s host, and should protect him. In addition, Duncan has been a mild and virtuous king.
He fears the consequences; Duncan is his kinsman, he is Duncan’s host, and should protect him. In addition, Duncan has been a mild and virtuous king.
25. What reason against the murder does he give Lady Macbeth?
25. What reason against the murder does he give Lady Macbeth?
He tells her that he is unwilling to risk tainting his newly won honors
He tells her that he is unwilling to risk tainting his newly won honors
Act 1 - scene 7Act 1 - scene 7 26. In lines 36 – 39, what does Lady Macbeth
imply about Macbeth’s love for her? 26. In lines 36 – 39, what does Lady Macbeth
imply about Macbeth’s love for her?
She implies that if he can change his mind so easily without reason, so maybe his love for her also is changeable
She implies that if he can change his mind so easily without reason, so maybe his love for her also is changeable
27. What finally causes Macbeth to commit the murder?
27. What finally causes Macbeth to commit the murder?
He becomes convinced that he can cast blame on Duncan’s men
He becomes convinced that he can cast blame on Duncan’s men
Act 1 - scene 7Act 1 - scene 7 28. What seems to be Macbeth’s weakest
character trait? 28. What seems to be Macbeth’s weakest
character trait?
His weakest trait is moral ambivalence. It prevents him from being a man of action and allows his wife to manipulate him.
His weakest trait is moral ambivalence. It prevents him from being a man of action and allows his wife to manipulate him.
Act 1 - scene 7Act 1 - scene 7 29. An aside is a speech spoken by a character apart from other characters.
(It produces a type of dramatic irony). It cannot be heard by the other characters on the stage. What do such speeches reveal?
29. An aside is a speech spoken by a character apart from other characters. (It produces a type of dramatic irony). It cannot be heard by the other characters on the stage. What do such speeches reveal?
They reveal the character’s inner thoughts to the audience, but not to the other characters.
They reveal the character’s inner thoughts to the audience, but not to the other characters.
Act II - scene 1Act II - scene 1 Literary Terms:
Comic Relief – an amusing episode in a serious or tragic work, especially a drama, that is introduced by the writer to relieve the tension of the audience.
Example: The drunken porter at the gate (Act II, Scene III)
Literary Terms:
Comic Relief – an amusing episode in a serious or tragic work, especially a drama, that is introduced by the writer to relieve the tension of the audience.
Example: The drunken porter at the gate (Act II, Scene III)
Act II - scene 1Act II - scene 1 1. What “cursed thoughts” does Banquo have? 1. What “cursed thoughts” does Banquo have?
Banquo is haunted with thoughts about the three witches’ predictions, and he harbors suspicions of Macbeth
Banquo is haunted with thoughts about the three witches’ predictions, and he harbors suspicions of Macbeth
2. What lie does Macbeth tell Banquo? 2. What lie does Macbeth tell Banquo?
He says he does not think of the witches He says he does not think of the witches
Act II - scene 1Act II - scene 1 3. What is the meaning of Banquo’s answer to
Macbeth in lines 26 – 28? 3. What is the meaning of Banquo’s answer to
Macbeth in lines 26 – 28?
Banquo repeats that he is loyal to Duncan Banquo repeats that he is loyal to Duncan
4. What causes Macbeth to see a dagger? 4. What causes Macbeth to see a dagger?
His guilt and turmoil over the planned murder causes him to see the vision
His guilt and turmoil over the planned murder causes him to see the vision
Act II - scene 1Act II - scene 1 5. At the end of Scene 1, a bell rings. What do
you think is the significance of this? 5. At the end of Scene 1, a bell rings. What do
you think is the significance of this?
The bell is a signal from Lady Macbeth that the time is right for the murder to be committed.
The bell is a signal from Lady Macbeth that the time is right for the murder to be committed.
Act II - scene 2Act II - scene 2 6. What omen of death does Lady Macbeth hear? 6. What omen of death does Lady Macbeth hear?
The screech of an owl The screech of an owl
7. Why does Lady Macbeth say she didn’t commit the murder herself?
7. Why does Lady Macbeth say she didn’t commit the murder herself?
Because the sleeping Duncan looked like her father
Because the sleeping Duncan looked like her father
Act II - scene 2Act II - scene 2 8. What words about himself does Macbeth
believe he hears? (lines 35 – 36 and 42-43) 8. What words about himself does Macbeth
believe he hears? (lines 35 – 36 and 42-43)
That Macbeth will sleep no more, that he has “murdered sleep’
That Macbeth will sleep no more, that he has “murdered sleep’
9. How did Macbeth mismanage the murder? 9. How did Macbeth mismanage the murder?
He brought the daggers away with him He brought the daggers away with him
Act II - scene 2Act II - scene 2 10. Both Macbeth and his lady comment upon the effectiveness of water
in cleansing away their involvement in the deed. How do they differ? 10. Both Macbeth and his lady comment upon the effectiveness of water
in cleansing away their involvement in the deed. How do they differ?
Macbeth says all the water in the ocean will redden from his hands rather than wash away the blood; Lady Macbeth says, ,”A little water clears us from the deed.”
Macbeth says all the water in the ocean will redden from his hands rather than wash away the blood; Lady Macbeth says, ,”A little water clears us from the deed.”
Act II - scene 3Act II - scene 3 11. Why has Macduff come to Macbeth’s castle? 11. Why has Macduff come to Macbeth’s castle?
He comes at the king’s command He comes at the king’s command
12. What unusual things happened to Macduff and Lennox during the night?
12. What unusual things happened to Macduff and Lennox during the night?
It was a windy night. “Strange screams of death” were in the air. The owl, the omen of death, screeched all night.
It was a windy night. “Strange screams of death” were in the air. The owl, the omen of death, screeched all night.
Act II - scene 3Act II - scene 3 13. Who discovers the murder? 13. Who discovers the murder?
Macduff Macduff
14. Why does Macbeth kill the king’s men? 14. Why does Macbeth kill the king’s men?
So they could not protest or prove their innocence
So they could not protest or prove their innocence
Act II - scene 3Act II - scene 3 15. Why might Lady Macbeth pretend to faint? 15. Why might Lady Macbeth pretend to faint?
To distract attention from Macbeth To distract attention from Macbeth
16. In lines 128 – 139, what actions do Malcolm and Donalbain take?
16. In lines 128 – 139, what actions do Malcolm and Donalbain take?
They flee to separate countries to protect themselves
They flee to separate countries to protect themselves
Act II - scene 4Act II - scene 4 17. In lines 5 – 20, Ross and the Old Man discuss the strange
events occurring. How are these strange events similar? 17. In lines 5 – 20, Ross and the Old Man discuss the strange
events occurring. How are these strange events similar?
All are unnatural acts and show the disorder in nature (darkness during the day)
All are unnatural acts and show the disorder in nature (darkness during the day)
18. How does popular opinion account for the murder?
18. How does popular opinion account for the murder?
It is believed that Malcolm and Donalbain hired the king’s men to do it
It is believed that Malcolm and Donalbain hired the king’s men to do it
Act II - scene 4Act II - scene 4 19. Who has been named king? 19. Who has been named king?
Macbeth Macbeth
20. Why does Macduff not plan to attend Macbeth’s coronation?
20. Why does Macduff not plan to attend Macbeth’s coronation?
He is suspicious of Macbeth’s rapid succession to the throne
He is suspicious of Macbeth’s rapid succession to the throne
Act II - scene 4Act II - scene 4 21. Name three characters who have shown they are
suspicious of Macbeth’s rapid ascent to the throne? 21. Name three characters who have shown they are
suspicious of Macbeth’s rapid ascent to the throne?
Banquo, Macduff, Ross, and possibly Malcolm and Donalbain
Banquo, Macduff, Ross, and possibly Malcolm and Donalbain
Act III - scene 1Act III - scene 1 Literary Terms:
Plot – In the simplest sense, a series of happenings in a literary work; but it is often used to refer to the story’s action as it is organized around a conflict and builds through complication to a climax, followed by a denouement (dey-noo-mahn)(i.e. resolution)
Literary Terms:
Plot – In the simplest sense, a series of happenings in a literary work; but it is often used to refer to the story’s action as it is organized around a conflict and builds through complication to a climax, followed by a denouement (dey-noo-mahn)(i.e. resolution)
Act III - scene 1Act III - scene 1 1. Conflict – struggle between opposing forces (Example: Macbeth and Duncan; more likely the struggle between Macbeth’s two
natures – his ambivalence between ambition and his desire to act correctly). 2. Climax – point in the story when the play’s action changes course and begins to resolve itself (Example: Act III, where Macbeth’s
evil nature wins out because he now sees murder as a cure-all or solution to all his problems, and everyone is starting to suspect Macbeth is the murderer).
1. Conflict – struggle between opposing forces (Example: Macbeth and Duncan; more likely the struggle between Macbeth’s two natures – his ambivalence between ambition and his desire to act correctly).
2. Climax – point in the story when the play’s action changes course and begins to resolve itself (Example: Act III, where Macbeth’s evil nature wins out because he now sees murder as a cure-all or solution to all his problems, and everyone is starting to suspect Macbeth is the murderer).
Act III - scene 1Act III - scene 1 3. Denouement – French for resolution; point in the story where the conflict is finally
decided one way or another, and all questions are usually answered. (Example: Act V where the witches’ prophecies are fulfilled, yet not as Macbeth had anticipated).
3. Denouement – French for resolution; point in the story where the conflict is finally decided one way or another, and all questions are usually answered. (Example: Act V where the witches’ prophecies are fulfilled, yet not as Macbeth had anticipated).
Act III - scene 1Act III - scene 1 Phil. 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain
conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.
Phil. 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.
Act III - scene 1Act III - scene 1 1. What suspicions does Banquo voice? What
does he say that lets us know what he suspects? 1. What suspicions does Banquo voice? What
does he say that lets us know what he suspects?
He is suspicious of Macbeth as Duncan’s murderer
He is suspicious of Macbeth as Duncan’s murderer
2. Who besides Banquo knows of the witches’ prophecies?
2. Who besides Banquo knows of the witches’ prophecies?
Only Macbeth and Lady Macbeth Only Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
Act III - scene 1Act III - scene 1 3. Why does Macbeth question Banquo about
his plans? 3. Why does Macbeth question Banquo about
his plans?
Macbeth is plotting Banquo’s murder and needs to know where Banquo will be / Lines 2- 3 “I fear / Thou play’dst most foully for it.”
Macbeth is plotting Banquo’s murder and needs to know where Banquo will be / Lines 2- 3 “I fear / Thou play’dst most foully for it.”
4. In lines 49 – 72, what suspicions does Macbeth harbor?
4. In lines 49 – 72, what suspicions does Macbeth harbor?
Macbeth fears that Banquo may plot his (Macbeth’s) death; his ambition is such that he believes others to be ambitious for themselves
Macbeth fears that Banquo may plot his (Macbeth’s) death; his ambition is such that he believes others to be ambitious for themselves
Act III - scene 1Act III - scene 1 5. What does Macbeth tell the murderers
about Banquo? 5. What does Macbeth tell the murderers
about Banquo?
That Banquo has wronged them and that he is their enemy as well as Macbeth’s enemy
That Banquo has wronged them and that he is their enemy as well as Macbeth’s enemy
6. According to Macbeth, why does he himself not kill Banquo? (lines 116-126)
6. According to Macbeth, why does he himself not kill Banquo? (lines 116-126)
Because mutual friends would denounce him Because mutual friends would denounce him
Act III - scene 1Act III - scene 1 7. Who else are the murderers supposed to kill? 7. Who else are the murderers supposed to kill?
Fleance, Banquo’s son Fleance, Banquo’s son
Act III - scene 2Act III - scene 2 8. What is the meaning of Lady Macbeth’s saying, “Naught’s had,
all’s spent, / Where our desire is got without content”? 8. What is the meaning of Lady Macbeth’s saying, “Naught’s had,
all’s spent, / Where our desire is got without content”?
She and Macbeth are not any happier now that they have gotten their wish to become king and queen
She and Macbeth are not any happier now that they have gotten their wish to become king and queen
9. In lines 13 – 22, from what affliction does Macbeth suffer?
9. In lines 13 – 22, from what affliction does Macbeth suffer?
Terrible dreams Terrible dreams
Act III - scene 2Act III - scene 2 10. In line 35, Lady Macbeth says, “You must
leave this.” What does she mean? 10. In line 35, Lady Macbeth says, “You must
leave this.” What does she mean?
She is telling Macbeth that he must stop brooding over Duncan’s murder
She is telling Macbeth that he must stop brooding over Duncan’s murder
11. Is Lady Macbeth aware that Macbeth has planned the death of Banquo and Fleance?
11. Is Lady Macbeth aware that Macbeth has planned the death of Banquo and Fleance?
No. No.
Act III - scene 2Act III - scene 2 12. How is the planning of Banquo’s murder
different from that of Duncan’s? 12. How is the planning of Banquo’s murder
different from that of Duncan’s?
Macbeth has taken a firm lead in planning Banquo’s death whereas Lady Macbeth had to urge him to kill / murder Duncan.
Macbeth has taken a firm lead in planning Banquo’s death whereas Lady Macbeth had to urge him to kill / murder Duncan.
Act III - scene 3Act III - scene 3 13. Who is murdered in this scene? 13. Who is murdered in this scene?
Banquo Banquo
14. Who escapes? 14. Who escapes?
Fleance Fleance
Act III - scene 3Act III - scene 3 15. What is Banquo’s dying request to Fleance? 15. What is Banquo’s dying request to Fleance?
To avenge his death To avenge his death
Act III - scene 4Act III - scene 4 16. What activity opens the scene? 16. What activity opens the scene?
The banquet at Macbeth’s castle The banquet at Macbeth’s castle
17. Who joins the assembled group, sitting in Macbeth’s place?
17. Who joins the assembled group, sitting in Macbeth’s place?
Banquo’s ghost Banquo’s ghost
Act III - scene 4Act III - scene 4 18. How does Lady Macbeth explain Macbeth’s
reaction? 18. How does Lady Macbeth explain Macbeth’s
reaction?
She tells the group that he has been prone to such fits since he was a child
She tells the group that he has been prone to such fits since he was a child
19. What is Lady Macbeth’s reaction to Macbeth’s claim of seeing Banquo’s ghost?
19. What is Lady Macbeth’s reaction to Macbeth’s claim of seeing Banquo’s ghost?
She disregards it, saying, “When all’s done / you look but on a stool.”
She disregards it, saying, “When all’s done / you look but on a stool.”
Act III - scene 4Act III - scene 4 20. To what other event in the play is this
ghostly appearance similar? 20. To what other event in the play is this
ghostly appearance similar?
To the appearance of the dagger earlier in the play
To the appearance of the dagger earlier in the play
21. Why does Lady Macbeth ask everyone to leave?
21. Why does Lady Macbeth ask everyone to leave?
Because Macbeth is speaking aloud to the ghost within the hearing of those present
Because Macbeth is speaking aloud to the ghost within the hearing of those present
Act III - scene 4Act III - scene 4 22. Who refused the banquet invitation? 22. Who refused the banquet invitation?
Macduff Macduff
23. What is Macbeth’s plan for the next day? 23. What is Macbeth’s plan for the next day?
To send for Macduff and to go to see the witches
To send for Macduff and to go to see the witches
Act III - scene 4Act III - scene 4 24. To what does Macbeth attribute his
condition? (lines 142 – 143) 24. To what does Macbeth attribute his
condition? (lines 142 – 143)
He attributes it to the fact that he is new to murder
He attributes it to the fact that he is new to murder
Act III - scene 5Act III - scene 5 25. What does Hecate plan to do? 25. What does Hecate plan to do?
To further plot Macbeth’s downfall To further plot Macbeth’s downfall
Act III - scene 6Act III - scene 6 26. What is implied in Lennox’s speech at the
opening of the scene? 26. What is implied in Lennox’s speech at the
opening of the scene?
He is suspicious of the circumstances of the murders and suspects Macbeth
He is suspicious of the circumstances of the murders and suspects Macbeth
27. Where has Macduff gone? 27. Where has Macduff gone?
To join Malcolm in England To join Malcolm in England
Act III - scene 6Act III - scene 6 28. What does he hope to do? 28. What does he hope to do?
He hopes to raise forces against Macbeth He hopes to raise forces against Macbeth
29. What purpose does this scene serve? 29. What purpose does this scene serve?
It summarizes events that have taken place It summarizes events that have taken place
Act III - scene 6Act III - scene 6 30. Macbeth thinks that his agitation and sleeplessness
will lessen in time. Do you believe this will happen? 30. Macbeth thinks that his agitation and sleeplessness
will lessen in time. Do you believe this will happen?
It is doubtful, that this will be the case, since he plots even more murders
It is doubtful, that this will be the case, since he plots even more murders
Act IV - scene 1Act IV - scene 1 1. What does each of the three apparitions say to
Macbeth? 1. What does each of the three apparitions say to
Macbeth?
1st – says Macbeth should beware of Macduff 1st – says Macbeth should beware of Macduff
2nd – says that “none of woman born shall harm Macbeth”
2nd – says that “none of woman born shall harm Macbeth”
3rd – says Macbeth will not be conquered until Birnam wood moves to Dunsinane
3rd – says Macbeth will not be conquered until Birnam wood moves to Dunsinane
Act IV - scene 1Act IV - scene 1 2. Why do the witches show Macbeth the eight
kings? 2. Why do the witches show Macbeth the eight
kings?
Because all the kings are descended from Banquo
Because all the kings are descended from Banquo
3. What does Macbeth order to be done when he hears that Macduff has fled to England?
3. What does Macbeth order to be done when he hears that Macduff has fled to England?
He orders the death of Macduff’s wife and children
He orders the death of Macduff’s wife and children
Act IV - scene 1Act IV - scene 1 4. How would you describe Macbeth now, as
compared to his earlier ambivalence? 4. How would you describe Macbeth now, as
compared to his earlier ambivalence?
He is no longer ambivalent; he is “bloody, bold and resolute.”
He is no longer ambivalent; he is “bloody, bold and resolute.”
Act IV - scene 2Act IV - scene 2 5. What has Ross just told Lady Macduff? 5. What has Ross just told Lady Macduff?
That Macduff has fled to England That Macduff has fled to England
6. How does Lady Macduff react to this news?
6. How does Lady Macduff react to this news?
She says his flight to England is madness, not wisdom, since it left his wife and children behind
She says his flight to England is madness, not wisdom, since it left his wife and children behind
Act IV - scene 2Act IV - scene 2 7. In line 61, a messenger enters. What does
the messenger tell Lady Macduff to do? 7. In line 61, a messenger enters. What does
the messenger tell Lady Macduff to do?
He tells her to escape with her kids He tells her to escape with her kids
8. Who is killed in the scene? 8. Who is killed in the scene?
Macduff’s son is killed, one can assume that Macduff’s wife and the rest of his children are also slain
Macduff’s son is killed, one can assume that Macduff’s wife and the rest of his children are also slain
Act IV - scene 2Act IV - scene 2
9. Why are the murders even more terrible than those previously committed?
9. Why are the murders even more terrible than those previously committed?
These murders are more terrible because Macduff’s wife and kids are no threat to Macbeth. It is a senseless crime.
These murders are more terrible because Macduff’s wife and kids are no threat to Macbeth. It is a senseless crime.
Act IV - scene 3 & 4Act IV - scene 3 & 4 10. Why is Macduff’s speech in lines 4 – 6
ironic? 10. Why is Macduff’s speech in lines 4 – 6
ironic?
Because Macduff is talking about widows and orphans, and he doesn’t know that his family has been killed
Because Macduff is talking about widows and orphans, and he doesn’t know that his family has been killed
11. Why doesn’t Malcolm trust Macduff? 11. Why doesn’t Malcolm trust Macduff?
He thinks it’s possible that Macduff is still loyal to Macbeth. He says, “He hath not touched you yet.”
He thinks it’s possible that Macduff is still loyal to Macbeth. He says, “He hath not touched you yet.”
Act IV - scene 3 & 4Act IV - scene 3 & 4 12. In lines 25 – 28, what does Malcolm ask
Macduff? 12. In lines 25 – 28, what does Malcolm ask
Macduff?
He asks why Macduff left his family without even telling them good bye or where he was going
He asks why Macduff left his family without even telling them good bye or where he was going
13. What forces has Malcolm promised? 13. What forces has Malcolm promised?
He has been promised “goodly thousands” by the King of England
He has been promised “goodly thousands” by the King of England
Act IV - scene 3 & 4Act IV - scene 3 & 4 14. Summarize Malcolm’s confession to
Macduff in lines 57 - 100. 14. Summarize Malcolm’s confession to
Macduff in lines 57 - 100.
He tells Macduff that he is lustful and greedy and that he has no kingly virtues
(Reverse Psychology)
He tells Macduff that he is lustful and greedy and that he has no kingly virtues
(Reverse Psychology)
15. Why does Malcolm say these things to Macduff?
15. Why does Malcolm say these things to Macduff?
To test Macduff’s loyalty to Malcolm, and to Scotland
To test Macduff’s loyalty to Malcolm, and to Scotland
Act IV - scene 3 & 4Act IV - scene 3 & 4 16. In lines 114 – 137, what does Malcolm tell
Macduff? 16. In lines 114 – 137, what does Malcolm tell
Macduff?
That he is not as he described himself to be in the previous speeches
That he is not as he described himself to be in the previous speeches
17. In lines 164 – 173, what news about the condition of Scotland does Ross bring?
17. In lines 164 – 173, what news about the condition of Scotland does Ross bring?
He says that all in Scotland is “Violent Scotland” and death
He says that all in Scotland is “Violent Scotland” and death
Act IV - scene 3 & 4Act IV - scene 3 & 4 18. What personal information does Ross bring
to Macduff? 18. What personal information does Ross bring
to Macduff?
He bears the news that Macduff’s wife and kids have been slaughtered
He bears the news that Macduff’s wife and kids have been slaughtered
19. In lines 228 – 229, what does Malcolm tell Macduff to do?
19. In lines 228 – 229, what does Malcolm tell Macduff to do?
He urges Macduff to change grief to anger, the better to get revenge
He urges Macduff to change grief to anger, the better to get revenge
Act IV - scene 3 & 4Act IV - scene 3 & 4 20. Is the dialogue between Lady Macduff and her son in
Scene 2 essential to the plot? What purpose does it serve? 20. Is the dialogue between Lady Macduff and her son in
Scene 2 essential to the plot? What purpose does it serve?
Perhaps it is not essential, but it makes the murders a more hideous crime by showing Macduff’s familiy to be a happy, loving family.
Perhaps it is not essential, but it makes the murders a more hideous crime by showing Macduff’s familiy to be a happy, loving family.
Act V - scene 1Act V - scene 1 1. What does her sleepwalking reveal about Lady
Macbeth’s conscience? 1. What does her sleepwalking reveal about Lady
Macbeth’s conscience?
Lady Macbeth is overcome with guilt Lady Macbeth is overcome with guilt
2. How is her hand-washing symbolic? 2. How is her hand-washing symbolic?
In repeatedly washing away imaginary blood, she is trying to wash away guilt
In repeatedly washing away imaginary blood, she is trying to wash away guilt
Act V - scene 2Act V - scene 2 3. Where are the noblemen to meet Malcolm? 3. Where are the noblemen to meet Malcolm?
Near Birnam wood Near Birnam wood
4. What is reported about Macbeth? 4. What is reported about Macbeth?
It is reported that events are out of Macbeth’s control, and that some say he is mad (crazy)
It is reported that events are out of Macbeth’s control, and that some say he is mad (crazy)
Act V - scene 3Act V - scene 3 5. Why does Macbeth claim to feel no fear? 5. Why does Macbeth claim to feel no fear?
Because of the witches’ prophecies. He thinks he is safe because every man is born of a woman
Because of the witches’ prophecies. He thinks he is safe because every man is born of a woman
6. In lines 19 – 29, how does Macbeth indicate what he really feels?
6. In lines 19 – 29, how does Macbeth indicate what he really feels?
Sick at heart Sick at heart
Act V - scene 4Act V - scene 4 7. Where does this scene take place? 7. Where does this scene take place?
In the country near Birnam wood In the country near Birnam wood
8. What are Malcolm’s instructions to his soldiers? Why does he have them do this?
8. What are Malcolm’s instructions to his soldiers? Why does he have them do this?
For each to chop off a tree branch and carry it in front of him. This will prevent the enemy from knowing how large a force Malcolm has.
For each to chop off a tree branch and carry it in front of him. This will prevent the enemy from knowing how large a force Malcolm has.
Act V - scene 4Act V - scene 4 9. According to Malcolm in lines 10 – 14, what
is the quality of Macbeth’s troops? 9. According to Malcolm in lines 10 – 14, what
is the quality of Macbeth’s troops?
Both the nobles and the common people are in revolt; his troops do not serve him from loyalty but from fear
Both the nobles and the common people are in revolt; his troops do not serve him from loyalty but from fear
Act V - scene 5Act V - scene 5 10. What news does Seyton give Macbeth? 10. What news does Seyton give Macbeth?
That the queen is dead That the queen is dead
11. What do lines 24 – 28 mean? 11. What do lines 24 – 28 mean?
Macbeth says life is brief and meaningless Macbeth says life is brief and meaningless
Act V - scene 5Act V - scene 5 12. Of what does the messenger inform
Macbeth? 12. Of what does the messenger inform
Macbeth?
He tells of a moving wood approaching Dunsinane from the direction of Birnam
He tells of a moving wood approaching Dunsinane from the direction of Birnam
Act V - scene 6Act V - scene 6 13. What is accomplished in this scene? 13. What is accomplished in this scene?
Malcolm, Siward, and Macduff divide the troups and make plans for the battle
Malcolm, Siward, and Macduff divide the troups and make plans for the battle
Act V - scene 7Act V - scene 7 14. How does Macbeth feel in lines 1 – 4? 14. How does Macbeth feel in lines 1 – 4?
He feels trapped and cornered He feels trapped and cornered
15. Who is slain by Macbeth? 15. Who is slain by Macbeth?
Young Siward Young Siward
Act V - scene 7Act V - scene 7 16. What has happened to some of Macbeth’s
men? 16. What has happened to some of Macbeth’s
men?
They have joined Malcolm’s forces They have joined Malcolm’s forces
Act V - scene 8Act V - scene 8 17. What does Macduff tell Macbeth about his
birth? 17. What does Macduff tell Macbeth about his
birth?
He was torn from his mother’s womb and therefore is not technically considered “of woman born”
He was torn from his mother’s womb and therefore is not technically considered “of woman born”
18. Who kills Macbeth? 18. Who kills Macbeth?
Macduff Macduff
Act V - scene 9Act V - scene 9 19. Who will be King of Scotland? 19. Who will be King of Scotland?
Malcolm Malcolm
20. What was the character flaw that resulted in Macbeth’s downfall?
20. What was the character flaw that resulted in Macbeth’s downfall?
Ambition (moral ambivalence / arrogance) Ambition (moral ambivalence / arrogance)
Act V - scene 9Act V - scene 9 21. As Macbeth becomes increasingly obsessed with protecting his
position, he also becomes more and more isolated and alienated. How is that demonstrated in his relationship with his wife?
21. As Macbeth becomes increasingly obsessed with protecting his position, he also becomes more and more isolated and alienated. How is that demonstrated in his relationship with his wife?
By Act 4, Lady Macbeth is no longer involved with Macbeth’s affairs. In act 5, her death gets little comment from him. He seems unconcerned.
By Act 4, Lady Macbeth is no longer involved with Macbeth’s affairs. In act 5, her death gets little comment from him. He seems unconcerned.