1. Macbeth
William Shakespeare

2. Macbeth
Scene 1
Act 1
What two main enemies does the kingdom of Scotland face?
How are they overcome?
Macdonwald Macbeth killed him. King of Norway - Sweno Macbeth & Banquo killed him.

3. Macbeth
Act 1
Scene 1
Seeing the future Macbeth will become king. Banquo will become the father of kings.
What powers do the Three Witches seem to possess?
What do they predict will happen to Macbeth and Banquo?

4. Macbeth Act 1 Scene 2-4 What kind of ruler does Duncan appear to be?
Kind and Generous
What kind of ruler does Duncan appear to be?

5. Macbeth
Scene 3
Act 1
How do Macbeth and Banquo differ in their reaction to the witches’ predictions and the news of Macbeth’s new title?
What does this suggest about their characters?
Macbeth
immensely pleased by the sudden reality of the two truths; he sees them as “happy prologues.”

6. Macbeth
Scene 3
Act 1

7. Macbeth
Act 1
Scene 3
How do Macbeth and Banquo differ in their reaction to the witches’ predictions and the news of Macbeth’s new title?
What does this suggest about their characters?
Macbeth has a great ambition for imperial power; vivid imagination controls his thoughts so completely that it seems to be a reality itself

8. Macbeth
Act 1
Scene 3
How do Macbeth and Banquo differ in their reaction to the witches’ predictions and the news of Macbeth’s new title?
What does this suggest about their characters?
Banquo judgment is from a religious viewpoint: if the witches are indeed to be believed, they represent the Devil and may intend more harm than good. He is more skeptical than Macbeth.

9. Macbeth
Act 1
Scene 3

10. Macbeth
Act 1
Scene 4
How does Macbeth react to Duncan’s naming of his son Malcolm as his heir?
Time and opportunity are ready for him to take matters into his own hands if he is to implement the witches’ prophecy.

11. He needs to be encouraged to kill the king.
Macbeth
Act 1
Scene 5
After reading her husband’s letter, what does Lady Macbeth say about him?
He needs to be encouraged to kill the king.

12. Macbeth
Act 1
Scene 5
What does Lady Macbeth’s reaction to the news of Duncan’s visit show about her nature?
She is ruthless and opportunistic; her first thought is of her husband’s ability to become king but also his weakness.

13. Lady Macbeth is gracious and cordial.
Act 1
Scene 6
What is ironic, or “off,” about Duncan’s first impression when he arrives at Macbeth’s castle?
Lady Macbeth is gracious and cordial.

14. So that his heir will be become king.
Macbeth
Act 1
Scene 7
Why does Macbeth tell his wife that she should have only male children?
So that his heir will be become king.

15. Macbeth Macbeth and Lady Macbeth Atmosphere & Setting Act 1 Soliloquy
Weird Sisters
the Prince of Cumberland
Duncan's bodyguards
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
Atmosphere & Setting

16. Macbeth

17. Macbeth
William Shakespeare

18. Macbeth
Scene 1
Act 2
How does Macbeth attempt to gain Banquo’s support?
How does Banquo respond?
Macbeth tells Banquo if he supports Macbeth, it shall make honor for him. Banquo will benefit. So long as I don’t lose my honor in trying to gain more, I will support you; I need to remain free of guilt and loyal to the king.

19. A bloody dagger It must be his imagination.
Macbeth
Scene 1
Act 2
What does Macbeth see as he prepares to kill the king?
What conclusion does he come to about what he sees?
A bloody dagger It must be his imagination.

20. Stop or you will drive us both crazy.
Macbeth
Scene 2
Act 2
Why is Macbeth so troubled by his inability to say, “Amen,” when he overhears one of Duncan’s sons say, “God bless us!”?
How does Lady Macbeth react to Macbeth’s uneasiness?
He is afraid that he has been cursed; he fears he will never sleep again (nightly one would say prayers before sleep; the prayer ends in “amen.”)
Stop or you will drive us both crazy.

21. Macbeth
Scene 2
Act 2
Why is Lady Macbeth upset that Macbeth has brought the knives back with him?
How does she fix the problem?
Macbeth was supposed to make it look as though the guards had killed them; therefore, the daggers need to be near them. She returns to the room and gets blood from Duncan’s body and smears the guards faces with it.

22. Macbeth
Scene 2
Act 2
Compare the way that Macbeth and Lady Macbeth react to the murders.
Macbeth is emotional and distraught. Lady Macbeth is calm and centered; she is focused on their not getting caught.

23. The porter at the gates of hell
Macbeth
Scene 3
Act 2
Who does the drunken Porter imagine he is?
His comments add some humor to a very dark scene, but they also may be indicators of the evil that is overtaking the play. Read his speeches to find these indications.
The porter at the gates of hell

24. Macbeth
Scene 3
Act 2
How do Macduff’s and Banquo’s reactions differ when the king’s murder is discovered?
Macduff is horrified at the assassination of the king. Banquo seems very calm in comparison.

25. Macbeth
Scene 3
Act 2
How does Macbeth explain why he killed Duncan’s servants?
He did so in a rage. Of course, the audience knows that it was to cover up the crime.

26. Macbeth Scene 3 Act 2 Why do Malcolm and Donalbain decide to flee?
How do the other thanes respond to their flight?
They are afraid that they will be murdered next. They think they are guilty.

27. Macbeth
Scene 4
Act 2
What do the old man and Ross think about the strange events that have been taking place in nature?
That the events signify that the world is out of balance.

28. That Malcolm and Donalbain might have paid them to kill Duncan.
Macbeth
Scene 4
Act 2
How does Macduff explain the seemingly senseless murder of Duncan by his servants?
That Malcolm and Donalbain might have paid them to kill Duncan.

29. Macbeth