macbeth act 1
scene 1
scene 2
scene 3
scene 4
characters
three witches 
whats happening?
- the three witches are talking about how they are next going to meet on the heath with Macbeth.
- greymalkin and paddock are animals but have connections to the devil
- we know Macbeth has something to do with the witches but we haven't met him yet
key quotes
- fair is foul and foul is fair
- when shall we meet again in thunder,lightening,or in rain
characters
duncan
malcolm
lennox
captain
Ross
whats happening?
- they are on the battlefield talking about the fight against the Norwegians.
- Macbeth killed someone and they are saying how brave they all are.
- the thane of Cawdor turned against king Duncan and betrayed him so king Duncan has given that title to Macbeth for his bravery - the captain faints from his battle wounds
-the Norwegian king wanted to meet to make ideal - for abit they thought the Norwegians were going to win a=but Macbeth came inand saved them
key quotes
- no more thane of cawdor shall deceive our bosom interest
- as sparrows eagles, or the hare the lion
-go pronounce his present death
- except they meant to bathe in reeking wounds
-furbished arms and new supplies of men, began a fresh assault
characters
3 witches
banquo
macbeth
ross
angus
whats happening
- the three witches have met again talking about killing a sailor because the wife insulted a witch
witches make prophies for Macbeth to become a king
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key quotes
-all hail Macbeth, hail thee, thane of cawdor
-if chance will have me king
- killing swine
-so foul and fair a day i have not seen
- what are these?
characters
king Duncan
Macbeth
malcom
banquo
whats happening
- the thane of cawdor has been executed and king Duncan has named his son to be the next king
- Macbeth is not happy because the witches told him he would be king.
- king Duncan is continue to praise Macbeth
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key quotes
- o worthiest cousin
- we will establish the estate upon our elders , Malcom
- for in my way it lies. stars, hide your fires
-more is thy due than more than all can pay
-he is so valiant
-that is a steep on which i must fall down , or else o'erleap
scene 5
characters
lady macbeth
messenger
Macbeth
what's happening?
lady Macbeth is reading a letter of Macbeth talking about the witches.
The messenger tells lady Macbeth that the king is staying in Macbeths castle.
Macbeth comes and lady Macbeth is persuading him to kill Duncan and get it over and done with
themes
supernatural
things are not always as they seem
violence
audience reaction
terror- opening the play with supernatural
intrigued-why are the witches meeting Macbeth
themes
violence
war
blood
betrayal
trust/loyalty
audience reaction
confused over Macbeth still haven't met him so eager to meet him
dark-overwhelmed
-concerned for ducan
-proud they defeat Norway
themes
power
mystery
supernatural
fate/chance
regicide
jealousy
audience reaction
-concern for ducan
-curiosity -fear
-Macbeth and Banquo's allegiance
themes
jelousy
power
praise
evil
trust
ambition
religion
key quotes
- o never shall see the sun that morrow see . - under my battlements -that i may pour my spirits in thine ear
- unsex me here
-the raven himself is hoarse, that crocks the fatal entrance of ducan under my battlements
-come thick night
-the alter favour ever is the fear
- unsex me here
audience reaction
-concerned for ducan and Malcom
-shocked about Macbeths thoughts
-Shakespeare makes ducan sympathetic
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themes
ambition
evil
supernatural
fenamine/masculine
guilt
supernatural
audience reaction
-excitement from the audience
- unsure on what Macbeths is going to do