Scene i
1) Who says the following: “Their candles are all out. Take thee that too. A heavy summons lies like lead upon me, and yet I would not sleep. Merciful powers, restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature gives away in repose.” What is significant about the quote? How has the atmosphere of the castle been changed? Banquo.
He starts to fear he may be surrounded by darkness and nightmares. The castle leaves from warming and welcoming to scary and dark.
2) Why does Banquo mention his dream of the Weird Sisters? Hint: Ironically this is his last dream.
He says that because the witches stating that macbeth will be king has the opportunity actually now that the king is staying the night.
3) What does Macbeth say he and Banquo will talk about later in private?
He says that later they can discuss more about his dream, despite Macbeth is actually going to kill him.
4) Reread lines 42-70. Briefly summarize what Macbeth is saying in this soliloquy.
He thinks he's seeing the dagger point to duncans room encouraging the idea of him killing him. Macbeth how ever think that its fake and tries to get the idea out but fails.
5) How does the illusion of the dagger play into the mindset of either witchcraft or Macbeth losing it.
you could say it was the witches since they did predict Macbeth being king even if that means him having to kill for it.
Scene ii
1) What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, “That which hath made them drunk hath made me bold”?
she has drinken some of the liquor that passed the guards out and its made her brave.
2) Symbolically what does the fatal bellman toll? More than one thing here. And who is the fatal bellmen—the one Lady Macbeth hears? An owl and Macbeth, and about prisoners who have been sentenced to death like duncan.
3) How do you read the lines, “Had he not resembled my father as he slept, I had done ‘t.” What does this say about Lady Macbeth? She would've killed him if he didn't look like her father.
4) Sleep is an important symbol in this play. Please keep a list of all the times (with line numbers) that sleep is mentioned in Act II. Attach and turn this list in with these questions.
5) What is meant when Macbeth says, “Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep”?
That he has killed Duncan and he won't be able to sleep himself. ironically he has murdered his own sleep.
6) Why is Lady Macbeth upset with Macbeth towards the end of scene ii?
Macbeth started to panic after killing Duncan and came back to her with the blood dagger.
7) What is symbolic about the knocking that Macbeth and Lady Macbeth hear?
The knocking could resemble death/god coming to claim the life of Duncan since as said in text he was loved and favored by god.
8) What does Lady Macbeth say about washing of hands at the end of the scene? Do you believe her?
You are able to wash away blood and guilt with water. No
Scene iii
1) How is the Porter a humorous character? What does he say about drink? How does he metaphorical set the atmosphere of the scene?
He suppose to relieve the audience about the drama and suspense that just happened. He's drunk and because its ironic when he starts to blame and make jokes about alcohol.
2) Who is at the gates? (more than 1 person)
Macduff and Lennox
3) What does Macduff mean when he says, “Confusion now hath made his masterpiece!”?
It is a great work of confusion because no one can comprehend this murder.
4) How does Macbeth react to the news of the king’s murder? How does Lady Macbeth react?
Macbeth kills the guards and lady Macbeth faints.
5) Where do Donalbain and Malcolm decide to go? Why?
Donaldbain goes to ireland and Malcome heads to scotland so both can avoid the possibility of death.
Scene iv
1) What is meant by the old man when he says, “On Tuesday last, a falcon, tow’ring in her pride of place, was by a mousing owl hawked at and killed”? What is symbolically suggested here? Hint: Relate the birds to scene ii.
Macbeth the now owl has killed Duncan the majestic falcon.
2) What does Macduff say about Malcolm and Donalbain?
Since they fled people thinks they are guilty.
3) What does Macduff say about Macbeth?
He's going to be crowned king
4) What is meant by the line, “Lest our old robes sit easier than our new”?
Duncan was a better king than Macbeth
5) Why doesn’t Macduff go to the coronation?
Hes suspicious of Macbeth and he doesn't believe its his duty to go.
Friday, January 30, 2015
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Macbeth act one summary
The story opens with three witches meeting. these witches say chants and spells speaking of meeting the winner Macbeth they will meet after a gruesome battle. We now move to a king who is getting a battle report from a bloody captain. The captain retells about the macbeth and banquel on how they fought like valiant eagles and how macbeth killed the leader by splitting him in half. The king declares that he will promote them both upon return then scene ends.
We now see macbeth and banquet riding back to the castle, then they are stopped by the three witches. they tell them both about how there going to be thane then king. Intrigued macbeth continues to listen while banquet soon ignores them.
the next scene show lady macbeth reading her husbands letter and about how he might become king. she soon goes on a rant saying that she will help him and prays that she be transformed from a loving girl into a heartless killing man. Lastly the scene show both lady and husband macbeth talking. Lady tells him that she's devices a plan to make him king by framing two guards and killin duncan when he comes over. Uneasy Macbeth says he doesn't think it'd be right to do this but in the end lady macbeth wins and it ends when duncan arrives.
We now see macbeth and banquet riding back to the castle, then they are stopped by the three witches. they tell them both about how there going to be thane then king. Intrigued macbeth continues to listen while banquet soon ignores them.
the next scene show lady macbeth reading her husbands letter and about how he might become king. she soon goes on a rant saying that she will help him and prays that she be transformed from a loving girl into a heartless killing man. Lastly the scene show both lady and husband macbeth talking. Lady tells him that she's devices a plan to make him king by framing two guards and killin duncan when he comes over. Uneasy Macbeth says he doesn't think it'd be right to do this but in the end lady macbeth wins and it ends when duncan arrives.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Macbeth Study Questions
ACT I
Scene 1:
1) The play opens with thunder and lightning as the three witches enter. What does this tell us about the mood of the play? What do the witches symbolize beyond just superstition? Do you really believe that they are witches? Its dark and a bit scary. Possibly a dark evil. yes but they also seem to act like oracles.
2) What does the witches mean when they say, “Fair is foul, and foul is fair”? What does this tell you about what is likely to go on during the play?
3) How can a battle be “Lost and won”? What foreshadow might this set-up? What is the real battle in this play? you may win ut have to give up more than what its worthMacbeths rise and struggle to get his power. The witches wanting to gain something from Macbeth.
4) Graymalkin and Paddock are familiars (a cat and a toad). What does this suggest about the action of the play? What might they symbolize?
Scene ii
1) What does the bloody man report?
That they have gained there first victory and the battle.
2) Why is Macdonwald a worthy rebel?
He is said to be fearless and merciless and text say that there are evil in his creation
3) What similes or metaphors does the captain (the bloody man) use to describe Macbeth and Banquo? What is significant about these descriptions? Macbeth and ban quill are eagles and lions(or majestic)
4) “Except they meant to bathe in reeking wounds, or memorize another Golgotha.” What is the allusion? What is significant about the statement? What does it suggest? Please keep in mind the religious/superstitious images/symbols already presented.
Where christ was crucified. comparing battle to christ being crucified might suggests an idea of sins and forgiveness. both lady and macbeth cannot repent there sins.
5) Who was Scotland fighting?
Scene iii
1) Why do the witches talk in poetry?
Thats how they are able to cast spells
2) What do the witches predict for Macbeth? What is the dramatic irony involved?
That he will become king, yet he doesn't believe he's worthy or doesn't know.
3) What do they witches predict for Banquo? What irony is involved in this promise? that Banquo off spring will be king. if macbeth is king and banquo will be king someones family will give out.
4) What is your first impression of Macbeth in scenes ii-iii? What is your first impression of Banquo?
A bit gullible can be manipulated. He is smart a bit more cautious.
5) How do Macbeth and Banquo differ in their reactions to the witches predictions? What does this tell us about their characters? Banquo is a bit ore rash and takes caution. Macbeth is not.
6) What message does Ross bring?
That macbeth is going to be thane of cawdor
7) “But ‘tis strange! And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, the instruments of darkness tell us truths, win us with honest trifles, to betray us in deepest consequence.” Who speaks the above quote? What is the significance or meaning of the quote? He may not realizing that winning or getting what is offered isn't the greatest idea.
Scene iv
1) What is Malcolm’s description of Cawdor’s execution?
He describes Cawdor dying nobly, confessing freely and repenting his crimes.
2) What is the King’s response to this description? He slightly grieves noting the trust he had put in him.
3) Who does the King name as his successor? How does Macbeth react to this information?
Malcome, Macbeth is happy but yet now feels theres another barrier between him and the crown.
4) “Stars hide your fires! Let not light see my black and deep desires. The eye wink at the hand; yet let that be, which the eye fears, when it is done, to see.” Who speaks this quote and what is the significance of it? Macbeth, He hopes that duncan doesn't See his true motives from wanting to be king.
Scene iv
1. After Lady Macbeth reads the letter, what does she tell us is her opinion of Macbeth, and how does she plan to help him? She believes he need s a new position so she intends to kill the king so macbeth may take his spot.
2. What is Lady Macbeth’s “prayer” to the spirits after she learns Duncan is missing?
She hopes that she may become a man to pull off her evil plot.
3. What advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth when he arrives home?
to jus follow her lead. and to look like the innocent flower but be the serpent beneath it.
4. What are Macbeth’s arguments to himself against killing Duncan ?
He give him the is honorable title and that he was invited as a guest so technically he mud the protected.
5. What arguments does Lady Macbeth use to convince Macbeth to commit the murder?
6. What is Lady Macbeth’s plan?
to get the guards drunk, kill duncan, then plant the knife on the guards.
1) Mirth=noun, amusement, esp. as expressed in laughter
I couldn't control my mirth after i saw the video about the mouse that scared the snake.
2) Liege= noun, a feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service.
"Oh Jeffry, my most trusted liege; may I ask that you help my and I family in these dark times.
3) Parricide= noun, the act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.
"lord Reginald you have been accused for the act of parricide in order to achieve wealth, how do you plead?"
"Guilty you honor but ill be able to afford bail."
4) Verity=noun, plural, the state or quality of being true; accordance with fact or reality
The verity of the time when Reginald was gone and his fathers death was accepted and Reginald was given a two year sentence.
5) Avarice= noun, insatiable greed for riches
It would be the ints avarice that leads to his downfall as he keeps on making his people pay him.
6) Avaunt= adverb, away; hence
"Avaunt! i do not wish to speak with the likes of you filthy peasants."
7) Posterity= noun, succeeding or future generations collectively
8) Homage= noun, respect or reverence paid or rendered
9) Cloistered= Adjective, secluded from the world
10) Equivocator= verb, to use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead; prevaricate or hedge
11) Eminence= noun, high station, rank, or repute
12) Avouch= verb, to make frank acknowledgment or affirmation of; declare or assert with positiveness
13) Thralls=noun, a person who is in bondage; slave
14) Malevolence= noun, the quality, state, or feeling of being malevolent; ill will; malice; hatred.
ACT I
Scene 1:
1) The play opens with thunder and lightning as the three witches enter. What does this tell us about the mood of the play? What do the witches symbolize beyond just superstition? Do you really believe that they are witches? Its dark and a bit scary. Possibly a dark evil. yes but they also seem to act like oracles.
2) What does the witches mean when they say, “Fair is foul, and foul is fair”? What does this tell you about what is likely to go on during the play?
3) How can a battle be “Lost and won”? What foreshadow might this set-up? What is the real battle in this play? you may win ut have to give up more than what its worthMacbeths rise and struggle to get his power. The witches wanting to gain something from Macbeth.
4) Graymalkin and Paddock are familiars (a cat and a toad). What does this suggest about the action of the play? What might they symbolize?
Scene ii
1) What does the bloody man report?
That they have gained there first victory and the battle.
2) Why is Macdonwald a worthy rebel?
He is said to be fearless and merciless and text say that there are evil in his creation
3) What similes or metaphors does the captain (the bloody man) use to describe Macbeth and Banquo? What is significant about these descriptions? Macbeth and ban quill are eagles and lions(or majestic)
4) “Except they meant to bathe in reeking wounds, or memorize another Golgotha.” What is the allusion? What is significant about the statement? What does it suggest? Please keep in mind the religious/superstitious images/symbols already presented.
Where christ was crucified. comparing battle to christ being crucified might suggests an idea of sins and forgiveness. both lady and macbeth cannot repent there sins.
5) Who was Scotland fighting?
Scene iii
1) Why do the witches talk in poetry?
Thats how they are able to cast spells
2) What do the witches predict for Macbeth? What is the dramatic irony involved?
That he will become king, yet he doesn't believe he's worthy or doesn't know.
3) What do they witches predict for Banquo? What irony is involved in this promise? that Banquo off spring will be king. if macbeth is king and banquo will be king someones family will give out.
4) What is your first impression of Macbeth in scenes ii-iii? What is your first impression of Banquo?
A bit gullible can be manipulated. He is smart a bit more cautious.
5) How do Macbeth and Banquo differ in their reactions to the witches predictions? What does this tell us about their characters? Banquo is a bit ore rash and takes caution. Macbeth is not.
6) What message does Ross bring?
That macbeth is going to be thane of cawdor
7) “But ‘tis strange! And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, the instruments of darkness tell us truths, win us with honest trifles, to betray us in deepest consequence.” Who speaks the above quote? What is the significance or meaning of the quote? He may not realizing that winning or getting what is offered isn't the greatest idea.
Scene iv
1) What is Malcolm’s description of Cawdor’s execution?
He describes Cawdor dying nobly, confessing freely and repenting his crimes.
2) What is the King’s response to this description? He slightly grieves noting the trust he had put in him.
3) Who does the King name as his successor? How does Macbeth react to this information?
Malcome, Macbeth is happy but yet now feels theres another barrier between him and the crown.
4) “Stars hide your fires! Let not light see my black and deep desires. The eye wink at the hand; yet let that be, which the eye fears, when it is done, to see.” Who speaks this quote and what is the significance of it? Macbeth, He hopes that duncan doesn't See his true motives from wanting to be king.
Scene iv
1. After Lady Macbeth reads the letter, what does she tell us is her opinion of Macbeth, and how does she plan to help him? She believes he need s a new position so she intends to kill the king so macbeth may take his spot.
2. What is Lady Macbeth’s “prayer” to the spirits after she learns Duncan is missing?
She hopes that she may become a man to pull off her evil plot.
3. What advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth when he arrives home?
to jus follow her lead. and to look like the innocent flower but be the serpent beneath it.
4. What are Macbeth’s arguments to himself against killing Duncan ?
He give him the is honorable title and that he was invited as a guest so technically he mud the protected.
5. What arguments does Lady Macbeth use to convince Macbeth to commit the murder?
6. What is Lady Macbeth’s plan?
to get the guards drunk, kill duncan, then plant the knife on the guards.
Elements of Tragedy
1) Must have a tragic hero
2) The character must be fated to fall
3) Internal and external conflict
4) It has dramatic foils
5) The audience learns something about the nature of human existence
Elements of Tragic Hero
1) Noble birth
2) Loyal, virtuous, full of high morals.
3) Tragic flaw
4) Tragic flaw causes downfall
5) Audience learns something from characters downfall
Dramatic Foils (definition): Two characters that contrast as a way to bring out there personality or gaits.
Example: Banquil and Macbeth
List of Motifs from ACT 1.
1) Must have a tragic hero
2) The character must be fated to fall
3) Internal and external conflict
4) It has dramatic foils
5) The audience learns something about the nature of human existence
Elements of Tragic Hero
1) Noble birth
2) Loyal, virtuous, full of high morals.
3) Tragic flaw
4) Tragic flaw causes downfall
5) Audience learns something from characters downfall
Dramatic Foils (definition): Two characters that contrast as a way to bring out there personality or gaits.
Example: Banquil and Macbeth
List of Motifs from ACT 1.
birds, Eagles= Macbeth an banquil= majestic powerful. Sparrows= invading army. Martlet= Crow= Owl=
"Fair is fowl, Fowl is fair"
Weather=
idea of things being planted or grown
1) Mirth=noun, amusement, esp. as expressed in laughter
I couldn't control my mirth after i saw the video about the mouse that scared the snake.
2) Liege= noun, a feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service.
"Oh Jeffry, my most trusted liege; may I ask that you help my and I family in these dark times.
3) Parricide= noun, the act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.
"lord Reginald you have been accused for the act of parricide in order to achieve wealth, how do you plead?"
"Guilty you honor but ill be able to afford bail."
4) Verity=noun, plural, the state or quality of being true; accordance with fact or reality
The verity of the time when Reginald was gone and his fathers death was accepted and Reginald was given a two year sentence.
5) Avarice= noun, insatiable greed for riches
It would be the ints avarice that leads to his downfall as he keeps on making his people pay him.
6) Avaunt= adverb, away; hence
"Avaunt! i do not wish to speak with the likes of you filthy peasants."
7) Posterity= noun, succeeding or future generations collectively
8) Homage= noun, respect or reverence paid or rendered
9) Cloistered= Adjective, secluded from the world
10) Equivocator= verb, to use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead; prevaricate or hedge
11) Eminence= noun, high station, rank, or repute
12) Avouch= verb, to make frank acknowledgment or affirmation of; declare or assert with positiveness
13) Thralls=noun, a person who is in bondage; slave
14) Malevolence= noun, the quality, state, or feeling of being malevolent; ill will; malice; hatred.
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