Macbeth Quotes - Duncan

Macbeth Exam Questions And Answers. What are the witches planning at the beginning of the act? - answerMeet with Macbeth What does the Captain report about the battle to Duncan? - answerIt was a bloody battle which they almost lost, but Macbeth was the hero of the day (along with Banquo, but mainly Macbeth) How do the witches greet Macbeth after the battle? (with what titles?) - answerThane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, he who shall be king hereafter What title is given to Macbeth for bravery in the battle? - answerThane of Cawdor What happened to the original Thane of Cawdor and why did he lose his title? How is this ironic? - answerHe was a traitor to the king, so he lost his title (and his head). It's ironic because Macbeth receives his title and lands because Cawdor was a traitor, but then Macbeth becomes a traitor, too. What do the witches mean when they say, 'Lesser than Macbeth, and greater. Not so happy, yet much happier. Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none'? - answerAlthough Banquo will never become king himself, like Macbeth, eventually his line will sit on the throne while Macbeth's will not. What happens that causes Macbeth to recalculate his ease of becoming king? - answerDuncan declares his son Malcolm to be his heir. What is the significance of Lady Macbeth's "unsex me" scene? - answerThe fact that she needs the evil spirits to take away her femininity implies that she has those characteristics already. She's not as cold-hearted as she seems or wants to be What is Lady Macbeth's concern about her husband? "Too full of the milk of human kindness" - answerShe's afraid his character is too good to do such a terrible kind like kill the king to get the crown. Why does the King come to Macbeth's castle? What is ironic about his speech when he arrives? - answerKing Duncan is coming to honor MB. It's ironic because he talks about what a healthy, welcoming place it seems, but inside MB and LMB are planning to murder him.