ACT 1

Created by

Victoria

Cards (15)

where is act 1 scene 1 set?
above a scottish moor
finish the line "hover through the ___ and _____ ___"
"hover through the fog and filthy air"
Which country does the leader of the second rebel army come from?
norway
How does King Duncan reward Macbeth for his exceptional skill in battle?
he named him thane of Cawdor
Finish the line: ‘hover through
the _________ and ______ _____’
"Hover through the fog and filthy air"
The witches make three prophecies, what are all three
of them?
the three witches greet Macbeth as Thane of Glamis (which he is), Thane of Cawdor, and King of Scotland.
What does hamartia mean?
a characters tragic downfall e.g. Macbeths is ambition
Macbeth’s ambition begins emerging in Act One – what is his ambition?
power, he wanted to become king of Scotland
What title does King Duncan
bestow upon his own son,
Malcolm?
Prince of Cumberland
Complete the line: ‘Stars hide
your fires. Let not ________ see
my ________ and _________
desires.’
“Stars, hide your fires; Let not light see my black and deep desires.”
What is Lady Macbeth doing
when we first meet her?
reading a letter sent from macbeth
What reasons does Macbeth
give for not wanting to kill
Duncan?
Unforeseen Consequences:
Double Trust
Duncan’s Virtues
Pity and Conscience
How does Lady Macbeth
convince Macbeth he should
go ahead with the murder?
by questioning his masculinity
Finish the line: ‘Look like th’
innocent __________ but be the
____________ under’t.’
look like th' innocent flower but be the serpent under't
Complete the line: ‘We shall
proceed no further in
________________________’
we shall proceed no further in this buisness