Macbeth Study guides, Study notes & Summaries

man not born of woman - Answer- Macduff has more need for a priest than a doctor - Answer- Lady Macbeth secret, black, and midnight hag - Answer- The Witches Thane of Glamis and Thane of Cawdor - Answer- Macbeth to be father of kings though not a king - Answer- Banquo compared to a young snake who will someday produce poison - Answer- Fleance left alone with children and no protection - Answer- Lady Macduff Duncan's son who flees to England - Answer- Malcolm Duncan's so...

What is the point of the first scene (literally) and in reference to the whole play? CORRECT ANSWER Literally, the witches are deciding when they shall meet again. As the beginning of the EXPOSITION, this scene sets the mood for the entire play, and introduces several major motifs: the witches (supernatural influences in the play), the idea of fair being foul, and the stormy fate of Scotland. The main character, Macbeth is also introduced by name, linking him to the witches What does Duncan c...

What atmosphere is established in scene 1? - Answer- The scene is filled with witches, thunder, and lightning, which creates a dark and sinister atmosphere. How does Banquo describe the Witches when he first sees them upon the heath? - Answer- He calls them "withered" and "wild" in their attire; "That they look not like the inhabitants of the earth;" and that they "should be women...yet their beards forbid him to interpret that they are so." Macbeth is reported to be a valiant sold...

Act 1: what statements do the witches and Macbeth make about "foul and fair"? What meanings do each remark have? CORRECT ANSWER-- Macbeth says "so foul and fair a day, i have not seen" which means when his actions in the day made it fair but this weather is foul. - the witches say "fair is foul and foul is fair..." which means they will meet Macbeth when the weather is foggy and bad maybe at dawn. Act 1: describe Banquo's and Macbeth's reaction to the witches. Compare and contra...

Act One 1. What is the point of the first scene literally and in reference to the whole play? CORRECT ANSWER-To establish the dark and dramatic mood, imagery and themes of the play. 2. What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hears Macbeth has defeated Macdonwald? CORRECT ANSWER-He calls him "valiant Cousin! Worthy gentleman!" This is ironic, being said to the man who will be his murderer. 3. Who is sentenced to death? CORRECT ANSWER-The Thane of Cawdor is sentenced to death. 4. W...

Macbeth quotes, Key quotes from Macbeth Latest 2023 Graded A+ Quotation: "So foul and fair a day I have not seen." - Location: I.3.38 (p.8) - Speaker: Macbeth - Spoken To: Banquo - Situation: These are Macbeth's first words - he and Banquo are returning from battle - this is right before Banquo sees the witches - Significance: Paradox - Macbeth echoes the witches' words - the day is foul because the weather is ugly; it is fair because they won the battle Quotation: "No more that Than...

What was Macbeths initial reaction to the witches prophecy? - Answer- Macbeth was afraid at first, and he said he wasn't going to do anything about it. Let Faith take its course. How does the king feel about Macbeth at the be gaining of the play? - Answer- The king adores Macbeth because he was the best warrior in battles. Who hears the witches prophecies along with Macbeth? - Answer- Banquo What happened to the Original Thane of Cawdor? - Answer- He was a trader, and he was executed. ...

King at the end of the Play 2 Points - Answer- Malcolm His heirs will be kings 2 Points - Answer- Banquo Pretends to faint after King Duncan's murder 2 Points - Answer- Lady Macbeth Only one who can see Banquo's ghost 2

Key quotes from Macbeth Latest 2023 Graded A+ fair is foul, and foul is fair (1.1) speaker? The three witches meaning/significance? things aren't always what they seem theme: appearance/reality And oftentimes, to win us to our harm the instruments of darkness tell us truths, win us with honest trifles, to betray's In deepest consequence (1.3) speaker? Banquo (to Macbeth) meaning/significance? A warning/fortelling of what will happen to Macbeth. that evil tries to tempt us with half truth ...

This Grade 9 Essay explores the importance of Macduff within Macbeth. Written for Eduqas but cna be adapted for any exam board.