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What title is Macbeth granted after his bravery in battle?
What title is Macbeth granted after his bravery in battle?
- King of Scotland
- Lord of the Isles
- Thane of Cawdor (correct)
- Duke of Glamis
What do the witches predict for Banquo?
What do the witches predict for Banquo?
- His descendants will become kings (correct)
- He will die in battle
- He will become King of Scotland
- He will betray Macbeth
How does Lady Macbeth contribute to King Duncan's murder?
How does Lady Macbeth contribute to King Duncan's murder?
- She convinces Macbeth to commit the murder (correct)
- She lures him into a trap
- She kills him herself
- She helps him escape
What excuse does Macbeth give for killing King Duncan's servants?
What excuse does Macbeth give for killing King Duncan's servants?
What happens to Malcolm and Donalbain after King Duncan's death?
What happens to Malcolm and Donalbain after King Duncan's death?
What does Banquo's ghost do at the royal feast?
What does Banquo's ghost do at the royal feast?
What are the witches' second predictions for Macbeth's safety?
What are the witches' second predictions for Macbeth's safety?
Who is Macbeth instructed to beware of by the witches?
Who is Macbeth instructed to beware of by the witches?
What does Macbeth feel as the witches' predictions begin to come true?
What does Macbeth feel as the witches' predictions begin to come true?
What ultimately happens to Fleance during Macbeth's plan to kill him?
What ultimately happens to Fleance during Macbeth's plan to kill him?
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What prophecies do the witches reveal to Macbeth and Banquo?
What prophecies do the witches reveal to Macbeth and Banquo?
The three witches predict that Macbeth will become the Thane of Cawdor and then King of Scotland, while Banquo's descendants will become kings.
How does the first prophecy made to Macbeth come true?
How does the first prophecy made to Macbeth come true?
Macbeth is named Thane of Cawdor by the King, fulfilling the first prophecy made by the witches.
What motivates Lady Macbeth's plan to kill King Duncan?
What motivates Lady Macbeth's plan to kill King Duncan?
Lady Macbeth, consumed by ambition and driven by the witches' prophecies, plots to kill King Duncan to secure the throne for Macbeth.
How does the second prophecy made to Macbeth come true?
How does the second prophecy made to Macbeth come true?
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What motivates Macbeth to kill Banquo?
What motivates Macbeth to kill Banquo?
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What happens to Banquo and his son, Fleance?
What happens to Banquo and his son, Fleance?
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What three prophecies do the witches give to Macbeth during his second visit?
What three prophecies do the witches give to Macbeth during his second visit?
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How does Macbeth misinterpret the witches' prophecies?
How does Macbeth misinterpret the witches' prophecies?
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How does the witches' prophecy about Macduff affect Macbeth?
How does the witches' prophecy about Macduff affect Macbeth?
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What role do the witches' prophecies play in Macbeth's life and destiny?
What role do the witches' prophecies play in Macbeth's life and destiny?
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Study Notes
Macbeth Summary
- Macbeth, Thane of Glamis, meets three witches who predict his future as Thane of Cawdor and king.
- The King names Macbeth Thane of Cawdor, fulfilling one prophecy.
- Lady Macbeth urges Macbeth to kill King Duncan to seize the throne.
- Macbeth murders Duncan, framing the King's servants.
- Malcolm and Donalbain, Duncan's sons, flee for fear of assassination.
- Macbeth is crowned king.
- Macbeth fears Banquo and his son Fleance, ordering their assassination.
- Banquo is killed, but Fleance escapes.
- Macbeth's guilt manifests as hallucinations of Banquo's ghost at a royal feast.
- Macbeth consults the witches again for further guidance.
- The witches predict Macbeth's invincibility, and his safety until trees walk, and that no one born of woman will harm him. He is warned to beware of Macduff.
Macbeth's Downfall
- Macduff seeks help in England from Malcolm, Duncan's son.
- Macduff, not born of woman, kills Macbeth in battle.
- Malcolm is crowned king.
- Lady Macbeth commits suicide, overwhelmed by guilt.
- Macbeth's reign is highlighted by murder, manipulation, and paranoia.
- The play explores themes of ambition, guilt, and the corrupting influence of power.
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Explore the key events and themes of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'. This summary delves into Macbeth's rise to power, his descent into madness, and the consequences of his ambition. Discover how fate, free will, and guilt play crucial roles in his tragic downfall.
