10 Questions
Which character in Act 5: Scene 1 of Macbeth is described as descending into madness?
Lady Macbeth
Where does the English army plan to meet the Scottish army near in Act 5: Scene 2 of Macbeth?
Birnam Wood
Who leads the English army in Act 5: Scene 2 of Macbeth?
Malcolm
What does Lady Macbeth claim to see on her hands in Act 5: Scene 1 of Macbeth?
Blood
Where does Lady Macbeth enter in Act 5: Scene 1 of Macbeth?
The king's palace
Who discusses Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking habit in Act 5: Scene 1 of Macbeth?
The doctor and a gentlewoman
What does Lady Macbeth claim she sees on her hands in Act 5: Scene 1 of Macbeth?
Blood
Where does the English army plan to meet the Scottish army in Act 5: Scene 2 of Macbeth?
Birnam Wood
Who does Lady Macbeth bemoan the murders of in Act 5: Scene 1 of Macbeth?
Lady Macduff and Banquo
Who is referred to as the 'tyrant' in Act 5: Scene 2 of Macbeth?
Macbeth
Study Notes
Act 5: Scene 1 of Macbeth
- Lady Macbeth is described as descending into madness
- She enters the scene in her sleepwalking state
- The Gentlewoman and the Doctor discuss Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking habit
- Lady Macbeth claims to see blood spots on her hands, which she believes represent the murders of King Duncan and Banquo
- She also bemoans the murders of King Duncan and Banquo
Act 5: Scene 2 of Macbeth
- The English army, led by Malcolm, plans to meet the Scottish army near Birnam Wood
- Macbeth is referred to as the 'tyrant'
Test your knowledge of Act 5: Scenes 1–8 in Shakespeare's Macbeth with this quiz. Dive into the summary and analysis of these scenes, including Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking and haunting visions.
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