1. Week 5
Macbeth act IV

2. Macbeth act iv scene i Text p. 261 IN p. 84
What phrase do the witches repeat while casting their spells? Why is it significant?
What is the significance of the first apparition?
What is the significance of the second apparition?
What is the significance of the third apparition?
What decision does Macbeth make by the end of the scene?
Then, write a short 1-2 sentence summary of what happened in this scene!

3. Macbeth act iv scene ii Text p. 266 IN p. 85
How does Lady Macduff feel about her husband?
What creature does Lady Macduff use as a comparison for her son?
Why does the son say liars are fools?
What is so important about the messenger’s speech?
What does the murderer call Little Macduff?
Then, write a short 1-2 sentence summary of what happened in this scene!

4. Macbeth act iv scene iii
Text p.
IN p. 86
What does Malcolm accused Macduff of doing at the beginning of the scene?
Malcolm criticizes Macduff’s choice to run off to England. Why?
Why doesn’t Malcolm want to be king?
What two vices does Malcolm say he has?
Why does Ross say Lady Macduff and her son are well?
Then, write a short 1-2 sentence summary of what happened in this scene!

5. Macbeth act iv scene iv Text p. 269 IN p. 87
Who has been sleepwalking and what does she do while sleepwalking?
What smell does she complain she cant remove? What might this mean for her?
Who leads the English army?
How do others describe Macbeth in this scene?
What simile is used to describe Macbeth in this scene?
Then, write a short 1-2 sentence summary of what happened in this scene!