5 Questions
What does Lady Macbeth fear about Macbeth's ambition?
He is too full of 'th’ milk of human kindness'
What does Lady Macbeth ask the spirits to do in her famous speech?
Unsex her and fill her with cruelty
What news does the messenger bring to Lady Macbeth?
The king is approaching the castle
What is the content of the letter Lady Macbeth receives from Macbeth?
Macbeth's promotion to the thaneship of Cawdor and his meeting with the witches
What does Lady Macbeth resolve to do after reading the letter from Macbeth?
Convince her husband to seize the crown
Study Notes
Lady Macbeth's Thoughts and Actions
- Lady Macbeth fears that Macbeth's ambition is not strong enough to commit a murder.
- In her famous speech, Lady Macbeth asks the spirits to "unsex" her, take away her femininity, and fill her with cruelty to prepare her for the murder.
- The messenger brings news to Lady Macbeth that King Duncan is coming to visit Macbeth's castle.
- The content of the letter Lady Macbeth receives from Macbeth is about the witches' prophecies and his new title of Thane of Cawdor.
- Lady Macbeth resolves to do whatever it takes to make Macbeth king after reading the letter, including urging him to commit the murder.
Test your understanding of Macbeth Act 1: Scenes 5–7 with this quiz. Explore key events, character interactions, and themes in this section of the play.
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