Summary

Question 1

What is M about?

Answer 1

Ambition and betrayal

Power that is taken unfairly leads to guilt, madness and death

Question 2

Characters?

Answer 2

Macbeth-ambitious nobleman who murders the king of Scotland and takes his place
Lady M -wife and persuaded M to kill the king. She goes mad and kills herself
Duncan-king is Scotland who is murdered
Malcolm -Duncan’s son who flees and becomes king at the end of the play
Macduff-bible soldier who doesn’t trust an Beth and kills himself
Lady Macduff-wife and Macbeth murders her and her children
Bangui -brave soldier and nobleman. Macbeth’s friend but he has him killed
3 witches-evil supernatural beings who can tell the future

Question 3

What are the 3 apparitions of the witches?

Answer 3

Warn Macbeth about Macduff
No one borne from a woman can harm him
He can’t be beaten until Birman Wood moves toDunistane Hill

Question 4

What makes M a tragedy?

Answer 4

Serious topics like war and death
Sad 
Main character dies as a result of his flaws
Supernatural elements
Lady M is evil

Question 5

What is prose?

Answer 5

Normal sentences without any set rhythm

Question 6

The play starts with thunder and lighting-what does this represent?

Answer 6

Dark and violent mood

Wild weather hints that unnatural events are occurring