Please write the answers to the following questions in your notebooks.
Act 1, sc i
What words can be used to describe the atmostphere? What is the mood?
Define paradox
find a paradoxical line in the witch's speech and write it down (use the online version)
Act 1, sc ii
Definition of antecedent action: A preceding occurrence, cause, or event.
List the antecedent actions as explained by:
the sargeant:
Ross:
2. What title is bestowed upon Macbeth? by whom?
Act 1, sc iii
What evil deeds done by the tree witches are discussed?
What 3 predictions are made by the witches about Macbeth? Quote lines
What do they say about Banquo?
How do Banquo and Macbeth differe in their reactions to the witches?
What information do Ross and Angus bring to Macbeth?
Write the line and then paraphrase: How does Banquo "caution" Macbeth?
In your own words, summarize Macbeth's soliloquy.
Act 1, sc iv
How does Malcolm describe Cawdor's death?
In his discussion with Macbeth King Duncan displays a soft, emotional side. What does he say?
Explain how Macbeth's humble words reflect the acceptable relationship between the king and those beneath him.
By the end of this scene, a) what announcement is made by Duncan? b) where are Duncan and his entourage headed? c) why is Macbeth going on ahead of them?
Define dramatic irony (review)
How does Duncan's line ending the act reflect dramatic irony?
Act 1, sc v
Briefly explain the contents of the letter Lady Macbeth reads. Find teh line that reflects her fear that Macbeth may be unable to do what is necessary to become king.
In Lady Macbeth's soliloquy (lines 37-49)what does she request of the spirits? Be specific and explain Why she makes the requests in the light of the society of that time.
Why does Lady Macbeth cry, "Your face, my thane, is as a book where men may read strange matters." (56-57)
What directsions does Lady Macbeth give her husband?
What is her purpose?
Act 1, sc vi - Setting: Inverness, Macbeth's Castle
Explain the dramatic irony of the Setting and in Lady Macbeth is the perfect hostess.
Act 1, sc vii
What 2 reasons does Macbeth give for backing out of teh plan to kill Duncan?
How does Macbeth describe the king - which allows us to sympathize with Duncan?
What does Macbeth claim overrides any of the above... quote the lines directly
How does Lady Macbeth take her husbaqnd to task, ending with the insulting reference to "the poor cat in the old adage" ?
In Lady Macbeth's reaction to her husband's ambivalence, reticence, what act does she say she would perform has she sworn to do so? What is her point?
How does Lady Macbeth plan to take care of teh King's guards. Paraphrase, but cite the lines
Why does Macbeth feel his weife should "Bring forth male children only." How does this relate to Macbeth's earlier requests of the spirits?
What is teh murder plan?
What is meant by "False face must hide what false heart doth know"?
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