macbeth Flashcards
what happens in act1 1.1
macbeth meets the witches and is given the first prophecies
what are the prophecies shown
will be made Thane of cawdor,will be made king,banquos children will be kings
what happens in act1 1.2
macbeth is made thane of cawdor
what happens in act1 1.3
macbeth writes to lady macbeth about the prophecies
lady macbeth is worried macbeth is too kind to kill king duncan and calls evil spirits to help her
what happens in act1 1.4
lady macbeth persuades macbeth to kill king duncan
what happens in act2 1.5
macbeth sees a floating dagger before killing ducan
he frames king ducans servants
what happens in act2 1.6
Ducans sons malcolm and Donalbain runaway they are worried they will be blamed
what happens in act2 1.7
macbeth feels guilty,saying he cannot wash the blood from his hands
what happens in act3 1.8
macbeth tries to kill banquo and banquos child as he is worried he will be king.banquos child escapes
what happens in act4 1.9
macbeth returns to the witches and hears the second round prophecies
what are the second round prophecies
he should beware macduff,no man born of women can hurt him,he is safe until Birnam wood comes to Dunsinane
what happens in act4 1.1
Macbeth has macduffs wife and children killed, Macduff is away with malcolm in England,helping him plan to overthrow macbeth
what happens in act5 1.11
Lady macbeth sees blood on her hands and kills herself out of guilt
what happens in act5 1.12
Macbeth believes he is invincible and kills anyone who goes against him
what happens in act5 1.13
macduff and malcolms army attack Dunsinane dressed as trees from Birnam Wood
