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If you are an actor, you know this as "The Scottish Play" because to say "Macbeth" in theater, except in the context of performing the play, is considered bad luck. Why? I don't know. This play is one of Shakespeare's tragedies, although Scotland did actually have a King Macbeth. The problem is that Shakespeare wasn't trying to be even remotely historically accurate with this play (the real Macbeth was quite well liked by his people and didn't have to stage a coup to take the throne). Shakespeare wrote this play to flatter King James I, the first King of both Scotland and England. The real Banquo (who you will meet in the play) was one of James' ancestors, so Shakespeare wanted to demonstrate how fate had always intended for James to become king.

As you read through the online text, conveniently separated into scenes, take note of this notion of fate. We came across it earlier in this course with the Greeks and the question of whether Oedipus really ever had a choice in how his life was going to go. Just like the idea of the Tragic Hero reappears in literature throughout the centuries, the debate over fate or free-will rages on in plays and novels. Shakespeare's audience also took the idea of witches and supernatural powers very seriously--King James eventually wrote a book describing how to identify a witch. So don't be hasty in mocking Macbeth for listening to the three women who make predictions about his future.

Complete the assigned worksheet questions as you progress through reading the play.

NO PLAGIARISM AND QUIZLET, SPARKNOTES,WIKIPEDIA, ETC.

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ID 25331 25332 25333 25334 25339 25343 25337 25341 25344 25335 25322 25321 25345 25342 25323 25336 25338 25340 25324 25325 25326 25327 25328 25329 25330 Question Hint How does Banquo’s comment support the “Fair is foul, foul is fair” theme? Act I, Scene 3 What does Macbeth mean in his aside about two truths being prologue to the imperial Act I,theme? Scene 3 Why was the old Thane of Cawdor executed? Act I, Scene 4 What news does the King impart to Macbeth and what is Macbeth’s reaction to the Act news? I, Scene 4 In what way does Lady Macbeth’s advice to Macbeth relate to the “fair is foul” theme? Act I, Scene 5 Macbeth’s response to her about what a man may dare is frequently quoted. WhatAct is his I, Scene meaning? 7 After Lady Macbeth finishes reading the letter, what fear about her husband does Act sheI,express? Scene 5 After saying that if the deed is to be done it must be done quickly, what argumentsAct does I, Scene Macbeth 7 raise for not doing it? Compare and contrast the personalities of Lady Macbeth and her husband. Which Act is the I, Scene more 7powerful character? Why? In his last speech in this scene, what does Macbeth reveal? Act I, Scene 4 When are the three Witches to meet again and for what purpose? Act I, Scene 1 What atmosphere is created by the witches? Why do you suppose Shakespeare chose Act I,toScene start 1the play with them and not Do you think the witches control Macbeth’s fate, or does he control his own future? Explain. No Hint How does Lady Macbeth manage to stiffen Macbeth’s courage and determination?Act What I, Scene arguments 7 does she use to forc What do you suppose is suggested by the line, “Fair is foul, and foul is fair.” Act I, Scene 1 In literature a foil is a character whose personality serves to contrast with and highlight Act I, aspects Scene 4 of the main character's pe When she says, “Hie thee hither,” what is it that she plans to do? Act I, Scene 5 In scenes 5-7, how much evidence can you find that Macbeth is more frightened by the Noplan Hint to kill Duncan than Lady Mac What is the nature of the war in which Scotland is involved? From the reports of the ActSergeant I, Scene and 2 Ross, what are the read Why is it so important that Macbeth is first presented to the audience as a brave and Act honored I, Scene 2soldier? As the scene begins, how does the conversation of the Witches strike you? Act I, Scene 3 When Macbeth says, “So foul and fair a day I have not seen,” to what is he referring? Act What I, Scene could 3 be the dramatic irony in What prophecies do the Witches make regarding Macbeth? What do the Witches Act see I,inScene the future 3 for Banquo? The Elizabethan audience actually believed in witches; a modern audience does not. ActWhat I, Scene difference 3 could this make in t As the others talk, what does Macbeth’s aside reveal about his thinking? Act I, Scene 3 Answer ID 25346 25347 25359 25350 25363 25349 25361 25348 25352 25355 25351 25353 25364 25360 25367 25357 25354 25356 25365 25358 25362 25366 Question Hint As Macbeth and Banquo discussAct theII,King's Scenevisit I and their encounter with the weird sisters, what does the reader detect a Analyze the “dagger” speech. InAct howII,many Sceneways I does Macbeth see the dagger? Is he becoming stronger or weaker in wil What is the meaning of Macbeth’s Act opening II, Scenespeech 2 in this scene? In this scene, how does Lady Macbeth Act II, Scene show 2herself to be stronger than her husband? Scene 4 is considered by many to ActbeIII,a Scene turning4 point in the play. Explain why this might be considered the climax Macbeth, apparently troubled by Act the II, murder Scene 2he has just committed, tell Lady Macbeth what he saw and heard. She tells What happens at the ambush? Act III, Scene 3 Why does Lady Macbeth not commit Act II,the Scene murder 2 when she is in the room? What events described by the Old ActMan II, Scene and Ross 4 show that supernatural forces are influencing events in Scotland? How is Macbeth's claim that he Act will II, "sleep Sceneno4 more" foreshadowed by the witches in Act I.iii? The Porter’s scene, or the “knocking Act II,atScene the gate,” 3 is a much debated scene by scholars, but many agree it is the typical co Who are Malcolm and Donalbain? ActWhat II, Scene do Malcolm 4 and Donalbain decide to do? Why? What dramatic purpose is served ActbyIII,the Scene appearance 4 of Banquo’s ghost? How does Lady Macbeth react in this horrible sce In this scene, what is Macbeth’sAct state II, Scene of mind? 2 How does the relationship between Act III, Macbeth Scene 6and his wife change after the death of Duncan Explain using details from Ac What is there in Banquo’s character Act III,that Scene makes 1 Macbeth uneasy? How has Macbeth changed as aAct result II, Scene of the4events in this act? Cite lines that illustrate thesechanges. In his soliloquy, what suspicion Act andIII, hope Scene does 1 Banquo reveal? Why is Hecate angry with her witches? Act III, Scene What5plans does she have for Macbeth? For what reasons does MacbethAct want III, Scene Banquo 1 murdered? What reasons does he give the murderers? What does the conv One characteristic of Shakespeare’s Act III, style Scene is his 4 play on words. How is technique demonstrated in the murderer’s reply tha Compare and contrast the murders Act III, of Scene Banquo 6 and Duncan. How does the murder of Banquo illustrate the changes that M Answer ID 25370 25371 25372 25373 25375 25376 25383 25382 25381 25374 25380 25384 25377 25386 25378 25385 25368 25387 25369 25379 Question Hint Look carefully at the three prophecies. Act IV, Scene In what 1 ways does each encourage a sense of false security in Macbeth? Macbeth says (about the witches) Act“Infected IV, Scenebe 1 the air whereon they ride,/And damned all those that trust them!” What i Why does Macbeth have Macduff’s Act IV, family Scene and 2 servants killed Why might Ross’s appearance at Act Macduff’s IV, Scenecastle 2 represent a weakening of Macbeth’s position? Do you think the Messen What words by Lady Macbeth show Act V,that Scene she1has been brooding over the past crimes? Which crime does she dwell on the Act WhyV,isScene he disillusioned? 3 Read Macbeth's speech which begins with : I am sick at heart... How is Macduff’s motivation different? Act V, Scene 7 Why does Macbeth kill again? What Act V,isScene his motivation? 7 What admirable quality does Macbeth Act V, Scene finally5display? What further moral degradationAct does IV, Macbeth Scene 2 show by the end of this scene? What metaphors does he use for Act life? V, Scene 5 What does Macbeth’s line:“My Act soulV,is Scene too much 8 charged… already” mean? Act In the V, Scene scene 3 asRead a whole, Macbeth's in whatspeech ways iswhich he still begins placing with his: faith I am in sick the atwitches? heart... What dramatic purpose might there NobeHint to having 8 short scenes in the last act? Act To what V, Scene disease 3 Read is Macbeth Macbeth's referring? speech which How isbegins this ironic? with : I am sick at heart... Macbeth is killed brutally. HowAct does V,this Scene parallel 8 another event early in the play? Macbeth returns to the witches,Act apparently IV, Sceneplacing 1 his trust in their knowledge. However, as the audience knows through Is Macbeth's downfall a result of fate Noor Hint his own actions? Explain. Read the opening of the scene, Act prior IV,toScene Macbeth's 1 entrance. What do you think is the purpose of this scene? Read Macbeth's speech in response Act V,toScene Lady Macbeth's 5 death. How does he respond? 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