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What title is Macbeth awarded for his valor in battle?
What title is Macbeth awarded for his valor in battle?
How does Banquo react to the witches' prophecies?
How does Banquo react to the witches' prophecies?
What is Lady Macbeth's initial reaction to Macbeth's letter about the witches' prophecy?
What is Lady Macbeth's initial reaction to Macbeth's letter about the witches' prophecy?
What obstacle does Macbeth perceive in his path to the throne after learning of his new title?
What obstacle does Macbeth perceive in his path to the throne after learning of his new title?
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What plan does Lady Macbeth devise at the end of Act 1?
What plan does Lady Macbeth devise at the end of Act 1?
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Study Notes
Act 1 of Macbeth
- Three witches meet on a desolate heath and discuss a future meeting with Macbeth.
- Macbeth and Banquo lead Scottish forces to a victorious battle.
- Macbeth is granted the Thane of Cawdor title after the battle.
- Macbeth is presented with a prophecy by the witches in which he is foretold to become king.
- Banquo doubts the witches' prophecies.
- Macbeth and Banquo meet King Duncan who thanks Macbeth for his loyalty in battle and declares his son Malcolm as heir to the throne.
- Macbeth's ambition to take the throne grows as he sees Malcolm as a barrier.
- Lady Macbeth, reading Macbeth's letter about the witches' prophecy, encourages Macbeth to take action and dismisses possible hesitation from Macbeth.
- Lady Macbeth plans the murder of Duncan.
- Macbeth struggles with his ambition and guilt at the prospect of murder.
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Test your understanding of Act 1 of Shakespeare's Macbeth. This quiz covers key events, characters, and themes, including the witches' prophecies and Macbeth's growing ambition. Dive into the world of Scottish drama and explore the motivations behind the characters' actions.