Macbeth Act 1 Review Flashcards
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Where do the witches plan to meet again, and why?

In the middle of nowhere, to meet Macbeth when the time is right.

What is the atmosphere of the play?

Evil, dark, mysterious.

What is the last line, and what does it mean?

"Fair is foul and foul is fair" - What's good is bad and bad is good.

With whom is Scotland at war?

<p>Norway.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Macbeth do to the rebel Macdonwald?

<p>He kills him and cuts off his head, putting it on a stake.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reader's first impression of Macbeth?

<p>Courageous hero who will do anything for his country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has the Thane of Cawdor done, and what is his punishment?

<p>Betrayed Scotland; his punishment is execution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Duncan give the title Thane of Cawdor to Macbeth?

<p>As a reward for winning the battle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What words does Macbeth echo in line 39, page 31?

<p>&quot;So foul and fair a day I have not seen.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Macbeth mean by 'fair' and 'foul'?

<p>It mirrors the witches and compares it to the battle, representing the war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List three ways the witches 'hail' Macbeth.

<p>Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, King.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the witches tell Banquo?

<p>He will be greater than Macbeth, but he will not know it; he will father kings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What news does Ross bring Macbeth?

<p>Macbeth is Thane of Cawdor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Banquo trying to warn Macbeth about?

<p>Not to get ahead of himself and do something rash; evil will give you small things that turn into big things.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Macbeth mean when he says, 'If chance will have me King, why, chance may crown me without my stir'?

<p>If fate will make me King, then why not let it happen without my involvement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Duncan announce?

<p>His son Malcolm is now the Prince of Cumberland.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Macbeth's reaction to Duncan's announcement?

<p>He realizes he has to go through two people to get the crown.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Duncan mean by 'There's no art to find the mind's construction in the face'?

<p>You cannot judge a person by their appearance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Lady Macbeth criticize about her husband's character?

<p>He is not ruthless or ambitious enough to be king.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Lady Macbeth mean by 'unsex me here'?

<p>Make her more of a man and take away her womaness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain Lady Macbeth's speech.

<p>She talks about killing Duncan tonight without revealing her true intentions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the irony in Duncan's speech when he arrives at Macbeth's castle.

<p>He compliments Macbeth and his wife for their lovely castle while being unaware of the impending murder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What argument does Lady Macbeth use to convince her husband to murder Duncan?

<p>She claims she would murder her own child to keep her promises and urges him to follow through.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Macbeth's doubts about the murder?

<p>He feels guilty because he is kinsman, host, and king chosen by Duncan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the plan to murder Duncan?

<p>Kill him in his sleep by getting his guards drunk, then use their daggers and blame them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the last line on page 64.

<p>You must hide your true feelings behind a false face.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of plays did Shakespeare write?

<p>Shakespeare wrote tragedies, love, and suspense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Fair is foul and foul is fair

A motif in Macbeth that signifies the interplay of good and evil, where appearances are deceptive, and morality is reversed.

Atmosphere of Macbeth

The setting of Macbeth, characterized by darkness, evil, and a sense of mystery, foreshadowing the play's tragic events.

Macbeth's initial characterization

The initial portrayal of Macbeth as a courageous hero, loyal to his nation's defense, setting the stage for his later downfall.

Thane of Cawdor's betrayal

The act of the Thane of Cawdor betraying Scotland, leading to his execution and highlighting the consequences of treachery.

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Macbeth's title of Thane of Cawdor

The reward bestowed upon Macbeth by Duncan for his victory in battle, marking the beginning of Macbeth's rise to power and setting him on a path to ambition.

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Macbeth's reflection on the day

Macbeth's reflection on the contradictory nature of his experience, characterized by both positive and negative elements, foreshadowing the moral ambiguity of his future actions.

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Witches' prophesies

Prophecies spoken by the witches that reveal Macbeth's future titles, igniting his ambition and setting in motion the chain of events leading to his downfall.

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Banquo's fate

The witches' prophecy that Banquo's descendants will rule, but he himself will not be king, setting up a conflict between his lineage and Macbeth's ambitions.

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News from Ross

The news delivered by Ross, informing Macbeth of his newly acquired title of Thane of Cawdor, validating the witches' prophecies and further fueling his ambition.

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Banquo's warning to Macbeth

Banquo's advice to Macbeth, warning him against the intoxicating allure of ambition and the potential consequences of reckless pursuit of power.

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Macbeth's thoughts on fate

Macbeth's contemplation on fate, questioning whether his destiny is predetermined or if his actions influence it, reflecting a struggle between free will and determinism.

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Duncan's announcement about Malcolm

Duncan's public announcement naming his son Malcolm as Prince of Cumberland, a powerful symbol of inheritance and a major obstacle to Macbeth's ambitions.

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Macbeth's reaction to Malcolm's title

Macbeth's reaction to Duncan's declaration, realizing that he must overcome two rivals to achieve his ambition, highlighting the growing ruthlessness within him.

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Duncan's trust in the Thane of Cawdor

Duncan's reflection on the difficulty of judging character based on outward appearances, lamenting his misplaced trust in the Thane of Cawdor and setting the stage for his tragic downfall.

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Lady Macbeth's critique of Macbeth

Lady Macbeth's sharp critique of her husband's character, perceiving his lack of ambition and ruthlessness as weaknesses hindering his pursuit of power.

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Lady Macbeth's desire to be unsexed

Lady Macbeth's desire to shed her feminine traits and embrace masculine characteristics to become more ruthless and assertive in her pursuit of power.

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Lady Macbeth's intent to murder

Lady Macbeth's declaration of her intent to murder Duncan under the guise of hospitality, revealing her ruthlessness and manipulative nature.

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Irony of Duncan's comments

The irony of Duncan's positive comments about Macbeth's castle while unknowingly approaching his death, creating a dramatic tension and highlighting the deceptive nature of appearances.

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Lady Macbeth's persuasion of Macbeth

Lady Macbeth's persuasive arguments encouraging Macbeth to kill Duncan, highlighting her ambition and her willingness to cross moral boundaries for power.

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Macbeth's inner conflict

Macbeth's internal struggle between his duty as a host and kinsman and the desire to fulfill his ambition, reflecting the moral dilemma of his situation.

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Macbeth's murder plan

The plan devised by Macbeth and Lady Macbeth to murder Duncan in his sleep, involving drugging the guards and framing them for the murder, highlighting their cunning and ruthless tactics.

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Macbeth's last line reflection

Macbeth's final reflection on the need to maintain a facade of innocence while harboring dark intentions, emphasizing the hypocrisy and deceit at the core of his actions.

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Shakespeare's play types

Shakespeare's renowned play types, including tragedies and stories of love and suspense, showcasing his mastery in exploring complex human emotions and themes.

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Study Notes

Witches and Their Meeting

  • Witches plan to convene in a desolate area to meet Macbeth when the moment is right.

Atmosphere

  • The ambiance is characterized by evil, darkness, and mystery.

Key Phrase

  • "Fair is foul and foul is fair" suggests a moral inversion where good is bad and bad is good.

War Context

  • Scotland is engaged in battle against Norway.

Macbeth's Valor

  • Macbeth defeats rebel Macdonwald, famously killing him and displaying his head on a stake.

Macbeth's Characterization

  • Initial portrayal of Macbeth as a courageous hero committed to his nation's defense.

Thane of Cawdor

  • The Thane of Cawdor betrays Scotland and faces execution as punishment.

Title Reward

  • Duncan bestows the title of Thane of Cawdor on Macbeth as a reward for his victory in battle.

Macbeth's Reflection

  • Macbeth echoes the phrase, "So foul and fair a day I have not seen," reflecting on the contradictory nature of his experiences.

Witches' Prophecies

  • They acknowledge Macbeth's future titles: Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and King.

Banquo's Fate

  • The witches prophesy that Banquo will father kings but will not be one himself.

News from Ross

  • Ross informs Macbeth that he has been granted the title of Thane of Cawdor.

Banquo's Warning

  • Banquo advises Macbeth to avoid becoming overly ambitious or rash, cautioning against the seductive nature of ambition.

Macbeth's Thoughts on Fate

  • Macbeth muses that if fate intends him to be King, it may happen without action on his part.

Duncan's Announcement

  • Duncan declares that his son Malcolm is now the Prince of Cumberland.

Macbeth's Reaction

  • The announcement complicates Macbeth's aspirations, making him feel the need to eliminate two rivals to seize the crown.

Duncan's Trust Betrayal

  • Duncan reflects on the difficulty of reading a person's true intentions from their appearance, lamenting his misplaced trust in the Thane of Cawdor.

Lady Macbeth's Critique

  • Lady Macbeth believes her husband lacks the ruthlessness and ambition necessary to ascend to the throne.

"Unsex Me Here"

  • Lady Macbeth wishes to shed her femininity and gain male attributes to pursue power ruthlessly.

Lady Macbeth's Intent

  • She reveals her determination to murder Duncan under the guise of hospitality, urging Macbeth to remain composed.

Irony of Duncan's Comments

  • Irony arises as Duncan praises Macbeth's castle while unknowingly approaching his murder site.

Lady Macbeth's Persuasion

  • She argues that she would commit heinous acts for ambition, encouraging Macbeth to fulfill his promise to kill Duncan.

Macbeth's Inner Conflict

  • Macbeth grapples with the morality of killing Duncan, feeling guilt as a kinsman and host.

Murder Plan

  • The plot involves killing Duncan in his sleep after intoxicating his guards and framing them for the murder.

Last Line Reflection

  • Macbeth concludes that outwardly feigning innocence is necessary while harboring dark intentions internally.

Shakespeare's Play Types

  • Shakespeare is known for writing tragedies and intricate love and suspense stories.

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