Macbeth + Lady Macbeth - Evidence Review

(Act 1, Scene III, lines 132-)

What reaction does Macbeth have to the prophecies from the witches?

• He remains frustrated by the prophecies

• He is unnerved, but tries not to worry - whatever happens, happens

• He is utterly upset by the prophecies, since there's no way for him to become king

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(Act I, Scene V, Lines 54-70)

When Lady Macbeth finally meets with her husband after reading his letter, what are her main feelings?

• To have Macbeth hide his feelings to look innocent

• she wants to

  KILL THAT BASTARD KING DUNCAN

• She is excited about becoming Queen, and greets Macbeth with extra energy

• She criticizes her husband for his lack of strength to do this deed

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(Act I, Scene VII, Lines 48-55)

When Macbeth tells his wife that he does NOT want to Murder King Duncan, what are her main complaints?

• He's still acting too weak to do this deed

• She is deeply upset by him

• He WAS a man when he told her about this, and now, he's less than a man

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(Act II, Scene I, Lines 32-49)

When Macbeth hallucinates the dagger, what does he think of it?

• He realizes that his senses are acting up

• He blames the dagger for making him attack his King

• He recognizes that King Duncan's murder is what is causing him to hallucinate

• He really wants the extra dagger for a better chance at killing Duncan and his guards

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(Act II, Scene ii, Lines 35-49)

Following the Murder of King Duncan, what are Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's differing attitude on the killing?

• Macbeth is shocked and traumatized;

  Lady Macbeth is very scared and worried about getting caught

• Macbeth is shocked and traumatized;

  Lady Macbeth wants him to man up and help her hide the evidence

• Macbeth is frustrated at how poorly the murder went;

  Lady Macbeth is very scared and worried about getting caught

• Macbeth is frustrated at how poorly the murder went;

  Lady Macbeth wants him to man up and help her hide the evidence

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(Act III, Scene II, Lines 4-7)

Now that she is queen, what is Lady Macbeth's attitude/feelings?

• She looks to be happier by destroying "doubtful" joy

• She has gotten all that she desires

• She isn't SAFELY queen. She must still worry about being found out

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(Act III, Scene II, Lines 39-47)

During their conversation after Macbeth orders the murder of Banquo, why does he want her to "be innocent of the knowledge?" (Why does he not tell her exactly what he's up to?)

• Lady Macbeth would not be happy with this extra murder

• He wants to surprise her. He thinks she'll love this and praise him later

• He wants her to believe that Banquo is still alive

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(Act 4, Scene I, Lines 144-149)

Once he hears the new prophecies about Macduff, what is Macbeth's new outlook on time?

• He gives time itself all the credit for his terrible actions

• He plans on murdering Macduff's family

• He's going to act based on his feelings - his heart

• He's going to act right away, without waiting or planning for the future

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