Macbeth act 1 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Act 1: what statements do the witches and Macbeth make about "foul and fair"? What meanings do each remark have? CORRECT ANSWER-- Macbeth says "so foul and fair a day, i have not seen" which means when his actions in the day made it fair but this weather is foul. - the witches say "fair is foul and foul is fair..." which means they will meet Macbeth when the weather is foggy and bad maybe at dawn. Act 1: describe Banquo's and Macbeth's reaction to the witches. Compare and contra...

English GCSE Macbeth; Questions and Answers 100% Verified Theme of Ambition Quote 1 Answer-Quote: '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

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 &...

Macbeth Act 1 Test Questions with Correct Answers What is the atmosphere of the witches in the first scene? - ANSWER Dark, scary, and omnious. What are the witches plans? - ANSWER To mess with Macbeth. What is the nature of the war when Scotland is involved? - ANSWER Frieghtning to the people lead by the thane of Cawdor. What reward is given to Macbeth for his role in the war? - ANSWER Thane of Quarter. What predictions are made for Macbeth? - ANS...

Macbeth Exam; Questions and Answers 100% Verified what mood does shakespeare set by beginning the play with the three witches? Answercreepy; anticipation explain what the following might suggest: "fair is foul, and foul is fair" Answer-things are not always as they seem what is the purpose of act 1 scene 2 Answer-to tell people about macbeth what image do we have of macbeth's bravery and ability as a warrior in act 1 scene 2 Answer-very brave; great warrio

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 &...

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...

Macbeth Act 1 to 5 with complete solution 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...

Macbeth Act 1- Act 5 macbeth set in what century - Answer ️️ -11th- based on scottish king- changed facts what caused macbeth to do evil things - Answer ️️ -his ambition myth about the play - Answer ️️ -that it is cursed duncan - Answer ️️ -king of scotland malcolm - Answer ️️ -dunacans oldest son donalbain - Answer ️️ -duncans youngest son macbeth - Answer ️️ -scottish general, thane of glamis (lord) banquo - Answer ️️ -macbeth's friend and fellow genera...

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...