Macbeth study guide / Revised Questions and
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After lady Macbeth reads the letter, what does she tell us of her opinion of Macbeth and how does she
plan to help him? - That Macbeth is too soft. She is going to talk to him about it and suggest things
At what point does Macbeth know he is in trouble? - Macduff is born of a c section. Macduff was
not born of a woman so he can kill Macbeth.
Banquo is surprised that the witches have predicted Macbeth's new title, he is however leery. What does
he say about the motives of the instruments of darkness? - They say good things only to trick you
How does Lady Macbeth cover for her husband? - She says Macbeth has a disease, and clears the
room
How does Macbeth die? - Macduff stabs him
Macbeth says "stars, hid your fires, let not light see my black and deep desires" what are his desires ? -
To be king, and for that to happen he has to kill the current king
Malcolm describes Cawdor's last moments before the execution. What is Duncan's reply? -
Malcolm said he died better than he lived, Duncan says he was a man on whom I placed an
absolute trust
What 3 things did the witches show Macbeth and what did they mean? (second set of predictions) -
1) Beware Macduff
2) No man of woman born shall harm Macbeth
- (Macduff was born of sea section)
3) Macbeth will not be defeated until Birnam Wood comes to Duninsane Hill (where his castle sits)
, What advice does she give Macbeth when he arrives home? - She tells him that Duncan is never
going to see the light of day. She tells him to look innocent.
What are Macbeth's arguments against the killing of Duncan? - He is his cousin; he is a guest; the
only reason is that Macbeth wants to be king; Duncan's subject; well-loved king
What do the doctor and the gentlewoman see lady Macbeth doing? - Sleeping walking/talking
confessing the murders and talking about the blood on her hands; pretends to wash hands
What do the witches do by twisting the words of the 2nd predictions? - they create a false sense
of security
What do the witches predict for Macbeth? For Banquo? - Three predictions for Macbeth:
1) he is Thane of Glamis
2) hail to the thane of Cawdor
3) you will be king
Three predictions for Banquo:
1) Less than Macbeth but greater
2) Not so happy but happier
3) You will be the father of kings
What do they decide to do after seeing her sleep walk? - Nothing, she is mentally sick he cannot
do anything for her. Tells gentlewoman to keep all things Lady Macbeth could harm herself with out of
reach.
What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hears that Macbeth has defeated Macdonald? Why is this
ironic? - Calls his worthy gentlemen, Macbeth eventually kills Duncan
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After lady Macbeth reads the letter, what does she tell us of her opinion of Macbeth and how does she
plan to help him? - That Macbeth is too soft. She is going to talk to him about it and suggest things
At what point does Macbeth know he is in trouble? - Macduff is born of a c section. Macduff was
not born of a woman so he can kill Macbeth.
Banquo is surprised that the witches have predicted Macbeth's new title, he is however leery. What does
he say about the motives of the instruments of darkness? - They say good things only to trick you
How does Lady Macbeth cover for her husband? - She says Macbeth has a disease, and clears the
room
How does Macbeth die? - Macduff stabs him
Macbeth says "stars, hid your fires, let not light see my black and deep desires" what are his desires ? -
To be king, and for that to happen he has to kill the current king
Malcolm describes Cawdor's last moments before the execution. What is Duncan's reply? -
Malcolm said he died better than he lived, Duncan says he was a man on whom I placed an
absolute trust
What 3 things did the witches show Macbeth and what did they mean? (second set of predictions) -
1) Beware Macduff
2) No man of woman born shall harm Macbeth
- (Macduff was born of sea section)
3) Macbeth will not be defeated until Birnam Wood comes to Duninsane Hill (where his castle sits)
, What advice does she give Macbeth when he arrives home? - She tells him that Duncan is never
going to see the light of day. She tells him to look innocent.
What are Macbeth's arguments against the killing of Duncan? - He is his cousin; he is a guest; the
only reason is that Macbeth wants to be king; Duncan's subject; well-loved king
What do the doctor and the gentlewoman see lady Macbeth doing? - Sleeping walking/talking
confessing the murders and talking about the blood on her hands; pretends to wash hands
What do the witches do by twisting the words of the 2nd predictions? - they create a false sense
of security
What do the witches predict for Macbeth? For Banquo? - Three predictions for Macbeth:
1) he is Thane of Glamis
2) hail to the thane of Cawdor
3) you will be king
Three predictions for Banquo:
1) Less than Macbeth but greater
2) Not so happy but happier
3) You will be the father of kings
What do they decide to do after seeing her sleep walk? - Nothing, she is mentally sick he cannot
do anything for her. Tells gentlewoman to keep all things Lady Macbeth could harm herself with out of
reach.
What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hears that Macbeth has defeated Macdonald? Why is this
ironic? - Calls his worthy gentlemen, Macbeth eventually kills Duncan
