The witches in macbeth - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

What is the setting of the opening scene? - An open deserted place, lightning, thunder and rain. What are the three witches discussing? - When they will meet Macbeth Why does Duncan believe the solider can provide them with news? - He has clearly been injured in battle, he should know. How does Macdonwald behave in battle? - Refer to him as an enemy, a traitor, and a rebel. When the Norwegians began a new attack, what did Macbeth and Banquo do? - Came out victorious. What news does the th...

Macbeth Study Guide Exam Questions And Answers. What is the point of the first scene (literally) and in reference to the whole play? - answerLiterally, the witches are deciding when they shall meet again. As the beginning of the EXPOSITION, this scene sets the mood for the entire play, and introduces several major motifs: the witches (supernatural influences in the play), the idea of fair being foul, and the stormy fate of Scotland. The main character, Macbeth is also introduced by name, l...

Macbeth Questions and Answers 2024 How does Macbeth describe the day of the battle in his first statement of the play (scene 3, line 39)? What earlier line from the play is echoed by Macbeth in this statement? - Answer ️️ - Macbeth describes the play as being foul and fair. The weather was cloudy and rainy and overall, it was a gloomy day. Macbeth echoes the witches from scene 1 when they said the same exact line. Why is line 39 from scene 3 ominous? What does it foreshadow about Macbe...

The Tragedy Of Macbeth: Study Questions (all Acts) Act 1 Scene 1 & 2: Who are the witches waiting for and where? - Answer ️️ -Upon the Heath for Macbeth Act 1 Scene 1 & 2: What line does the witches quote? What does it mean? - Answer ️️ -"Foul is fair and fair is foul" what may appear to be good may not really be good, what may appear bad, may not really be bad. Act 1 Scene 1 & 2: Who is the King of Scotland at the beginning of the play? - Answer ️️ -Duncan Act 1 Scene 1 &...

what is the main theme of act one of the tragedy of Macbeth? - Answer- Betrayal Why are the witches important? - Answer- Foreshadowing Why is King Duncan so grateful to Macbeth? - Answer- Macbeth saved King Duncan's kingdom from rebels and the Norwegian king What is Macbeth's character flaw? - Answer- Ambitious What do you know about King Duncan? - Answer- He values bravery and loyalty What does Macbeth think about killing King Duncan? - Answer- He is not sure if it is the right...

What is the point of the first scene (literally) and in reference to the whole play? - Literally, the witches are deciding when they shall meet again. As the beginning of the EXPOSITION, this scene sets the mood for the entire play, and introduces several major motifs: the witches (supernatural influences in the play), the idea of fair being foul, and the stormy fate of Scotland. The main character, Macbeth is also introduced by name, linking him to the witches What does Duncan call Macbeth...

King of Scotland, murdered by Macbeth - Answer- Who is Duncan? dagger - Answer- What does Macbeth see floating towards him when he murders Duncan? smears blood on Duncan's attendants and leaves the knives by them - Answer- What does Lady Macbeth do to cover up Macbeth's part in the murder of Duncan? three - Answer- How many witches usually appear to Macbeth? Head witch. She is angry that the other witches acted without her consent. - Answer- Who is Hecate? Son of Banquo - Answer...

Act One 1. What is the point of the first scene literally and in reference to the whole play? - To establish the dark and dramatic mood, imagery and themes of the play. 2. What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hears Macbeth has defeated Macdonwald? - He calls him "valiant Cousin! Worthy gentleman!" This is ironic, being said to the man who will be his murderer. 3. Who is sentenced to death? - The Thane of Cawdor is sentenced to death. 4. What do the witches predict in I.iii for Macbeth...

"Come, you spirits That tend on mortal thoughts! unsex me here, And fill me from the crown to the toe top full Of direst cruelty; make thick my blood, Stop up the access and passage to remorse, That no compunctious visitings of nature Shake my fell purpose, nor keep peace between The effect and it!" - Answer- Lady Macbeth "Fair is foul, and foul is fair." - Answer- Witches Be bloody, bold, and resolute! Laugh to scorn the pow'r of man, for none of woman born shall harm Macbeth." - An...

What is the setting of the opening scene? - An open deserted place, lightning, thunder and rain. What are the three witches discussing? - When they will meet Macbeth Why does Duncan believe the solider can provide them with news? - He has clearly been injured in battle, he should know. How does Macdonwald behave in battle? - Refer to him as an enemy, a traitor, and a rebel. When the Norwegians began a new attack, what did Macbeth and Banquo do? - Came out victorious. What news does the th...