macbeth Flashcards
(38 cards)
What do the witches predict for Macbeth in Act I?
They predict he will become Thane of Cawdor and eventually king.
What does Macbeth do to earn King Duncan’s favor?
He fights bravely in battle alongside Banquo.
How is the first part of the witches’ prophecy fulfilled?
Macbeth is promoted to Thane of Cawdor.
What do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth discuss after hearing the prophecy?
They talk about how Macbeth could become king, and begin plotting Duncan’s murder.
How does Lady Macbeth influence Macbeth’s decision to kill Duncan?
She manipulates him and questions his manhood to convince him.
What moral conflict does Macbeth experience before the murder?
He struggles with the idea of killing Duncan, who is his king, relative, and guest.
What decision does Macbeth make by the end of Act I?
He agrees to kill Duncan while he sleeps.
Where does Duncan go at the end of Act I?
He arrives at Macbeth’s castle, Inverness, unaware of the plot.
What does Macbeth hallucinate before killing Duncan?
A bloody dagger leading him to Duncan’s room.
Who murders Duncan?
Macbeth kills Duncan while he is asleep.
What do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth do after the murder?
They try to dispose of the evidence and frame the guards.
Who discovers Duncan’s body?
Macduff finds the king’s body.
What does Macbeth do when Duncan’s murder is discovered?
He kills the guards and pretends it was out of rage.
Why do Malcolm and Donalbain flee?
They fear they’ll be murdered next.
What effect does Duncan’s murder have on Macbeth?
He becomes paranoid and anxious.
Why is Banquo suspicious of Macbeth?
He remembers the witches’ prophecy and suspects Macbeth played foully.
What does Macbeth fear about Banquo?
That Banquo’s descendants will become kings instead of his own.
How does Macbeth try to change fate regarding Banquo?
He hires murderers to kill Banquo and Banquo’s son, Fleance.
What happens during the attack on Banquo and Fleance?
Banquo is killed, but Fleance escapes.
What does Macbeth see at the banquet?
Banquo’s ghost sitting in his chair.
How does Lady Macbeth try to explain Macbeth’s behavior at the banquet?
She says he has fits and urges the guests to leave.
Where does Macbeth go after the banquet?
He goes to see the witches again.
What do the witches show Macbeth during his second visit?
Three apparitions and a line of kings descended from Banquo.
What does the first apparition warn?
To beware Macduff.
