1. Macbeth Act IV Questions

2. Why does Macbeth call upon the witches
Why does Macbeth call upon the witches? What does he learn from the first three apparitions?
How does his response to the first three apparitions differ from his response to the fourth?
When Macduff flees, Macbeth says, “From this moment/ The very firstlings of my hand.” (IV.i ). What does he mean? How has he changed?

3. 4. Why does Macbeth kill Macduff’s wife and child?
5. In Scene III, what offenses does Malcolm tell Macduff that he is guilty of? Why does he tell him?
6. How does Macduff react in Scene III when he hears that his family has been slaughtered?