Macbeth act 3 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

In what scene does Macbeth become the Thane of Cawdor? - Act 1 Scene 3 When does the murder of Duncan take place? - Between Act II Scene 1 and Act II Scene 2 -- offstage In what scene does Lady Macbeth and Macbeth starting to plan Duncan's death? - Act 1 Scene 5 What were the 3 prophecies given to Macbeth? - 1.Thane of Glamis 2. Thane of Cawdor 3. To be King What's the setting? - Scotland, England When the Weird sisters are on stage what's the weather like? - Storming, Thunder, Lightin...

GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE Paper 1 Shakespeare and the 19th-century novel Wednesday 17 May 2023 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes Materials For this paper you must have: • an AQA 16-page answer book. Instructions • Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Do not use pencil. • Write the information required on the front of your answer book. The Paper Reference is 8702/1. • Answer one question from Section A and one question from Section B. • You must not use a dictionary. I...

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 point of the first scene (literally) and in reference to the whole play? CORRECT ANSWER 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 c...

Act One 1. What is the point of the first scene literally and in reference to the whole play? CORRECT ANSWER-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? CORRECT ANSWER-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? CORRECT ANSWER-The Thane of Cawdor is sentenced to death. 4. W...

What was Macbeths initial reaction to the witches prophecy? - Answer- Macbeth was afraid at first, and he said he wasn't going to do anything about it. Let Faith take its course. How does the king feel about Macbeth at the be gaining of the play? - Answer- The king adores Macbeth because he was the best warrior in battles. Who hears the witches prophecies along with Macbeth? - Answer- Banquo What happened to the Original Thane of Cawdor? - Answer- He was a trader, and he was executed. ...

English GCSE Macbeth Exam With Verified Answers Theme of Ambition Quote 1 - answerQuote: 'Vaulting ambition, which o'erleaps itself, And falls on th'other' Explanation: ACT 1 Macbeth acknowledges his 'vaulting ambition' when contemplating the murder of Duncan. Shows an intense desire for power, which vaults even beyond its intrinsic limits and beyond reason Techniques: Horse metaphor Audience: Audience knows Macbeth is unreasonable-here's no good reason to kill Duncan, because D...

1. Who do you think is the main villain or villains of the play? The witches, Macbeth, or Lady Macbeth? In Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," the ques�on of who the main villain or villains are can be subjec�ve and open to interpreta�on. However, there are compelling arguments for considering all three—the witches, Macbeth, and Lady Macbeth—as significant sources of villainy within the play. The witches, also known as the Weird Sisters, play a pivotal role in the story. They ...

What atmosphere is established in scene 1? - Answer- The scene is filled with witches, thunder, and lightning, which creates a dark and sinister atmosphere. How does Banquo describe the Witches when he first sees them upon the heath? - Answer- He calls them "withered" and "wild" in their attire; "That they look not like the inhabitants of the earth;" and that they "should be women...yet their beards forbid him to interpret that they are so." Macbeth is reported to be a valiant sold...

Macbeth Review Questions And Answers 100% Correct In what scene does Macbeth become the Thane of Cawdor? Act 1 Scene 3 When does the murder of Duncan take place? Between Act II Scene 1 and Act II Scene 2 -- offstage In what scene does Lady Macbeth and Macbeth starting to plan Duncan's death? Act 1 Scene 5 What were the 3 prophecies given to Macbeth? 1.Thane of Glamis 2. Thane of Cawdor 3. To be King