PLOT Flashcards
(30 cards)
how dong did william shakesphere live when was he born then died
William Shakespeare lived for 52 years.
🎂 Born: April 23, 1564 (Stratford-upon-Avon, England)
⚰️ Died: April 23, 1616 (Yes—he died on his birthday!)
Macbeth convinces the murderers to kill Banquo in Act 3, Scene 1 by using manipulation, blame, and persuasion. How does he do it?
Macbeth convinces the murderers by:
Lying and blaming Banquo
Questioning their masculinity
Pretending he can’t kill Banquo himself
Appealing to their pride and desire for revenge
question one- Why do you think Macbeth talks to the dagger before killing Duncan? What does this show about his state of mind?
He’s hallucinating, which shows he’s nervous and already feeling guilty. Talking to the dagger shows he’s unstable and torn about what he’s about to do.
question two- How does ambition lead to Macbeth’s downfall?
His ambition drives him to kill Duncan and keep killing to stay in power, which leads to his death.
the three witches tell who that he will become the thane of cawdor and eventually become king of scotland?
Macbeth
the witches also tell who- macbeth’s bsf that his decendants will be kings, though himself will not be one
duncan
macbeth struggles with the idea of killing ________ but is later convinced by _______’
macbeth, lady macbeth
after lady macbeth and macbeth muder duncan they both try and
cover their tracks
Both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are tormented by guilt. Macbeth becomes a tyrannical ruler, ordering the deaths of anyone he sees ________. Lady Macbeth descends into madness.
as a threat
Macbeth becomes increasingly paranoid and relies on the witches’ prophecies. However, the prophecies are misleading and lead to his eventual downfall. ______, whose family was murdered by ________, kills Macbeth, fulfilling the witches’ final prophecy that Macbeth will not be defeated until Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane Hill.
Macduff, Macbeth
Act 1
The Witches’ Prophecy: Macbeth and Banquo encounter three witches, who give prophecies. They tell Macbeth he will become ________ and then king, while Banquo’s descendants will be kings.
Thane of Cawdor
ACT 1
Macbeth’s Ambition: Macbeth is initially skeptical but is soon informed that he has been named Thane of Cawdor. His ambition grows, and he shares his thoughts with Lady Macbeth, who encourages him to kill King _____to fulfill the prophecy.
duncan
ACT 1
Besides the ______prophecy, the witches also told Macbeth that he would become Thane of Cawdor and King of Scotland. They told Banquo that his descendants would be kings, even though he wouldn’t be one himself. Also, Macbeth was told to beware Macduff, and that he couldn’t be killed by anyone born of a woman.
Biram wood - The Birnam Wood prophecy stated that Macbeth would not be defeated until Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane Hill.
ACT 1
Duncan’s Murder: Macbeth, after some hesitation, kills King Duncan with Lady Macbeth’s help. He frames the _____for the murder.
guards
ACT 2
The Aftermath: Macbeth is crowned king, but he feels _____and paranoid. He is haunted by guilt, especially over the murder of Duncan.
guilty
ACT 2
Banquo’s Death: Macbeth fears Banquo because of the prophecy about Banquo’s descendants, so he arranges for Banquo and his son, Fleance, to be murdered. Banquo is killed, but _____ escapes.
fleance
ACT 3
Macbeth’s Paranoia: Macbeth becomes more paranoid and consults the witches again. They give him cryptic prophecies, telling him to beware of Macduff, that no one born of a woman can harm him, and that he won’t be vanquished until Birnam Wood moves to ______[ Hill.
Dusanaine
ACT 3
____ Ghost: Macbeth begins to lose his sanity, seeing _____ ghost at a banquet. Lady Macbeth tries to cover for him.
Banquos
ACT 4
Macduff’s Family: Macbeth orders the slaughter of Macduff’s wife and children, which pushes _____into open rebellion against him.
Macduff
ACT 4
Malcolm’s Army: Malcolm, Duncan’s son, aligns with English forces to overthrow Macbeth. They march toward Macbeth’s castle with branches from Birnam Wood, fulfilling the witches’ ______.
prophecy
ACT 5
Lady Macbeth’s Madness: Lady Macbeth is consumed by guilt and begins sleepwalking, obsessively trying to wash imaginary ______from her hands.
blood
ACT 5
Macbeth’s Fall: Macbeth, believing he is ______ because of the witches’ prophecies, faces Macduff’s army. However, Macduff reveals he was born by caesarean section (not “of a woman”), and thus can kill Macbeth.
invincible
ACT 5
Macbeth’s Death: ______kills Macbeth in a final battle, and Malcolm becomes king of Scotland.
Macduff
