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What title does Macbeth hold at the beginning of the story?
What title does Macbeth hold at the beginning of the story?
What motive drives Lady Macbeth to plot King Duncan's murder?
What motive drives Lady Macbeth to plot King Duncan's murder?
What action does Macbeth take to cover up his murder of King Duncan?
What action does Macbeth take to cover up his murder of King Duncan?
What is Banquo's suspicion regarding Macbeth's ascent to power?
What is Banquo's suspicion regarding Macbeth's ascent to power?
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Who discovers King Duncan's body?
Who discovers King Duncan's body?
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What significant prediction do the witches make about Macbeth's safety?
What significant prediction do the witches make about Macbeth's safety?
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What does Macbeth believe about his fate after the second visit to the witches?
What does Macbeth believe about his fate after the second visit to the witches?
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What happens to Fleance during Macbeth's assassination plan?
What happens to Fleance during Macbeth's assassination plan?
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Study Notes
Macbeth Summary
- Macbeth, Thane of Glamis, meets three witches who predict his future kingship.
- The witches also predict Banquo's descendants will be kings.
- Macbeth becomes Thane of Cawdor, fulfilling a prophecy.
- Lady Macbeth, driven by ambition, persuades Macbeth to murder King Duncan.
- Macbeth kills Duncan and frames servants for the crime.
- Macbeth kills the servants to silence them.
- Duncan's sons, Malcolm and Donalbain flee fearing for their lives.
- Macbeth is crowned king.
Macbeth's Actions
- Macbeth murders King Duncan, following his wife's urging.
- He frames the King's servants, killing them to cover up his crime.
- Macbeth murders Banquo and Fleance, fearing the prophecy about Banquo's lineage.
- Macbeth is haunted by Banquo's ghost at a royal feast.
- Macbeth consults the witches for further guidance on his destiny.
Witches' Predictions
- The witches predict Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor and king.
- They predict Banquo's descendants will be kings.
- Later predictions include he will be safe until trees move and no one born of woman will kill him.
- A final prediction warns of Macduff.
Lady Macbeth's Role
- Lady Macbeth is initially more driven by ambition to see Macbeth king.
- She encourages Macbeth to commit murder.
- Lady Macbeth is consumed by guilt and eventually commits suicide.
Macduff's Role
- Macduff discovers King Duncan's body and suspects Macbeth.
- Macduff flees to England to rally support against Macbeth.
- Macduff's lineage is important, as he is not born of a woman.
- He confronts and ultimately kills Macbeth in battle.
Malcolm's Role
- Malcolm flees with his brother Donalbain, after Duncan's death.
- Malcolm rallies an army to take back Scotland.
- He becomes king after Macbeth's death.
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Explore the key events and themes from Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'. This quiz covers the witches' prophecies, Macbeth's ambitious actions, and the tragic consequences of his decisions. Test your understanding of this classic play and its characters.
