Act 1 Scene 2

• What happens in Act 1 Scene 2?

  King Duncan and his son Malcom learn about Macbeth and Banquo's bravery and victory in the war against the rebels and Norwegians. (A wounded Captain and the Thane of Ross report the details.)
• How do we view Macbeth when Captain says, 'Brave Macbeth'?

  Macbeth is first seen as a heroic figure and noble warrior who would do anything for his king.
• What does it suggest when Captain says, 'smoked with bloody execution'?

  1. Macbeth moves quickly and is skilled.
  2. Many people died.
• What does it mean when Duncan says, 'No more that thane of Cawdor shall deceive Our bosom interest'

  It gives a sense of irony because the next thane of Cawdor (Macbeth) will deceive to.