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• What type of play is 'Macbeth'?

  Tragic play
• Who is the main character in 'Macbeth'?

  Macbeth, a Scottish general
• What drives Macbeth's ambition in the play?

  A prophecy from three witches
• What happens in Act 1, Scene 1 of 'Macbeth'?

  • Three witches plan to meet Macbeth after a battle.
• What does King Duncan learn in Act 1, Scene 2?

  • He learns of Macbeth's bravery in battle.
• What prophecies do the witches tell Macbeth and Banquo in Act 1, Scene 3?

  • They predict Macbeth's rise to power and Banquo's descendants.
• What significant event occurs in Act 1, Scene 4?

  • Duncan names Malcolm as his heir.
• What does Lady Macbeth do in Act 1, Scene 5?

  • She reads Macbeth's letter about the witches' prophecies.
• What happens in Act 1, Scene 6?

  • Duncan arrives at Macbeth's castle.
• What is Macbeth contemplating in Act 1, Scene 7?

  • He contemplates murdering Duncan.
• What vision does Macbeth see in Act 2, Scene 1?

  • He sees a vision of a dagger.
• What occurs in Act 2, Scene 2?

  • Macbeth kills Duncan.
• What happens in Act 2, Scene 3?

  • Macbeth becomes king.
• What event takes place in Act 2, Scene 4?

  • Macbeth is crowned king.
• What does Macbeth plan in Act 3, Scene 1?

  • He plans to kill Banquo.
• How does Lady Macbeth try to help Macbeth in Act 3, Scene 2?

  • She tries to comfort him.
• What happens in Act 3, Scene 3?

  • Murderers kill Banquo, but Fleance escapes.
• What occurs in Act 3, Scene 4?

  • Banquo's ghost appears at a banquet.
• What do the witches tell Macbeth in Act 3, Scene 5?

  • They provide him with more prophecies.
• What does Lennox discuss in Act 3, Scene 6?

  • He discusses recent events.
• What does Macbeth seek in Act 4, Scene 1?

  • He seeks out the witches for guidance.
• What does Macduff learn in Act 4, Scene 2?

  • He learns of his family's murder.
• What happens in Act 4, Scene 3?

  • Macbeth hears more prophecies from the witches.
• What is Lady Macbeth tormented by in Act 5, Scene 1?

  • She is tormented by guilt.
• What do the Scottish lords do in Act 5, Scene 2?

  • They plot against Macbeth.
• What news does Macbeth hear in Act 5, Scene 3?

  • He hears of Lady Macbeth's death.
• What significant event occurs in Act 5, Scene 4?

  • Birnam Wood moves towards Dunsinane Castle.
• What does Macbeth learn in Act 5, Scene 5?

  • He learns of the approach of Birnam Wood.
• What does Malcolm order in Act 5, Scene 6?

  • He orders soldiers to disguise with branches.
• How does Macbeth feel about his fortress in Act 5, Scene 7?

  • He is confident in his fortress.
• What is the outcome of the fight in Act 5, Scene 9?

  • Macduff kills Macbeth.
• What happens in Act 5, Scene 8?

  • Macbeth fights Macduff.
• What happens in Act 5, Scene 10?

  • Malcolm is hailed as the new king.
• What is hubris in the context of 'Macbeth'?

  Excessive pride or self-confidence
• What is Macbeth's hamartia?

  Unchecked ambition and desire for power
• How does Macbeth become a tyrant?

  By being cruel and oppressive