macbeth plot

• How does the witches' prophecy conflict with Macbeth's current situation?

  It conflicts with his loyalty to King Duncan
• What is the climax of Macbeth?

  Duncan's murder
• How does Lady Macbeth influence Macbeth's decisions?

  She encourages him to take action
• What tactic does Lady Macbeth use to push Macbeth towards murder?

  She questions his masculinity
• How does Macbeth feel after Duncan's murder?

  He is tormented by guilt
• What grows in Macbeth during the rising action?

  Macbeth's ambition
• Who encourages Macbeth to murder Duncan?

  Lady Macbeth
• What is Macbeth's role in the battle mentioned in the exposition?

  He is a respected general who won bravely
• Where is the setting of Macbeth's exposition?

  Scotland
• How is Macbeth perceived by others in the exposition?

  He is admired for his courage
• What does Duncan's murder violate regarding Macbeth's character?

  It violates his loyalty
• What does Duncan's murder represent for Macbeth?

  It represents the fulfillment of his ambition
• What is Macbeth's relationship with King Duncan?

  He is loyal to King Duncan
• What are the consequences of Duncan's murder in Macbeth?

  • Sets off a chain of events
  • Drives the rest of the play
  • Leads to Macbeth's downfall
• How does Macbeth kill Duncan?

  He kills him in his sleep
• What bond does Duncan's murder violate?

  The guest-host bond
• What drives the plot towards a deadly climax in Macbeth?

  The pressure from Lady Macbeth and Macbeth's desires
• What does Macbeth fear after committing the murder?

  Others discovering his crime
• What does Macbeth never regain after Duncan's murder?

  Peace of mind
• What does the witches' prophecy spark in Macbeth?

  Ambition
• What are the consequences following Duncan's murder?

  Severe consequences
• What do the witches foretell about Macbeth?

  He will become king
• What happens to Macbeth's nobles after Duncan's murder?

  They grow suspicious of him
• What psychological state does Macbeth experience due to his actions?

  He becomes paranoid
• What rises against Macbeth's rule following Duncan's murder?

  Opposition
• Who is the main character introduced in the exposition of Macbeth?

  Macbeth