Flashcards
Macbeth
Cards in this deck (7)
- 1Act 1Macbeth and Banquo meet witches, Cawdor executed, Macbeth becomes Thane of Cawdor, Lady Macbeth reads the letter about what the witches say and that King Duncan will be coming to Macbeth's castle.
- 2Act 2Macbeth kills King Duncan,
Malcolm flees to England,
Macbeth is crowned as King of Scotland. - 3Act 3Banquo suspects that Macbeth killed King Duncan, Macbeth sends murders to kill Banquo and Fleance, Fleance escaped, Macbeth is haunted by Banquo's ghost at the Banquet.
- 4Act 4The Witches show Macbeth the future kings and Banquo's son as one of them, Macduff's family are murdered, Macbeth is dishonest to test Macduff's loyalty.
- 5Act 5Lady Macbeth sleepwalks and then dies in madness, Macduff kills Macbeth and Malcolm restored as King.
- 6ThemesAmbition/Violence
Supernatural/witchcraft
Leadership/Kingship
Masculinity/Femininity
Fate/Freewill
Bravery/Courage
Time - 7Main CharactersMacbeth/Lady Macbeth
Three Witches
Banquo
King Duncan
Malcolm
Macduff/Lady Macduff