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Who is Macbeth?
Overly ambitious Thane of Cawdor and Thane of Glamis.
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Who is the (old) Thane of Cawdor?
The traitor who betrayed King Duncan and Scotland for Norway.
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Who are the three witches?
"Fair is foul and foul is fair."
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What is Scotland?
The country that won the war at the beginning of the play.
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What is a serpent?
Another name for a snake.
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Who is Lady Macbeth?
Devious power-hungry woman.
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Who is Thane of Glamis?
Macbeth's old title.
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Who is Lady Macbeth?
“Yet I do fear thy nature It is too full o' th' milk of human kindness."
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What are Macbeth's prophecies?
What are these?
1. He will be Thane of Glamis. 2. He will be Thane of Cawdor. 3. He will be king. |
What is a successor?
The name for someone who is next in line to rule.
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Who are the three witches?
Manly women who prophesize Macbeth and Banquo's future.
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Who is Malcolm?
Named Price and successor to King Duncan.
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Who is Macbeth?
"Why do you dress me in borrowed robes?"
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What is respect/love?
Banquo's prize for being a strong and brave soldier.
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What is a kinsman?
Family relative.
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Who is King Duncan?
Ruler of Scotland, well-loved and respected by his subjects. Cousin to Macbeth.
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Who is Banquo's son?
Fleance
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Who is Banquo?
"What are these, that look not like the inhabitants of the earth?"
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Who is Lady Macbeth?
Receives a letter from Macbeth about the witches' prophecies.
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What is a soliloquy?
A monologue where the character addresses the audience only.
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Who is Banquo?
Strong soldier, weary of the prophecies of the witches.
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Who are Ross and Angus
Messengers of King Duncan
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Who is Macbeth?
"He's here in double trust: First, as I am his kinsman and his subject strong both against the deed."
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Who is Macbeth?
Tries to back out of King Duncan's murder.
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What is a coward?
Someone who says they will do something, then changes their mind out of fear.
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