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Lesson details. Key learning points. The play is set in a patriarchal society. Lady Macbeth hears about the prophecies and wants to commit regicide. Lady Macbeth is worried that Macbeth is too kind to kill Duncan. Lady Macbeth summons demonic spirits to make her strong and act less feminine.
Initial Situation In the beginning we meet (or hear about) our characters: King Duncan is a nice old man who was going to be taken advantage of by traitors; Macbeth is a courageous war hero who defends his king, his country, and his honor. Sweet! Time for a heroic action flick, right? Conflict. Enter Three Witches. Not so much.
In small groups ask students to brainstorm a list of words which describe the relationship between Macbeth and Duncan up to this point in the play. As students watch and/or read Macbeth’s...
Macbeth - Macduff. Macduff and Macbeth are both thanes within Duncan’s kingdom. Macduff arrives at Macbeth’s castle the morning after the great feast for Duncan and uncovers the murder. He begins to question Macbeth’s reasons for killing the grooms suspected of the murder.
Match the Act from 'Macbeth' to the plot points. Act 1 -. Macbeth is told he will be King by three witches. Act 2 -. The Macbeths commit regicide. Act 3 -. Macbeth is an unhappy monarch. Act 4 -. Macbeth asks the witches for further prophecies.
Plot summary. While returning from a battle victory, Macbeth, a powerful lord, meets three Witches who predict that he will become King of Scotland. Macbeth tells his wife of the Witches' predictions and she encourages him to murder the current king, Duncan, who is staying with them as a guest.
Macbeth Study Guide Questions: Act 1 1.1 1. Note the setting and characters that make up this scene. What connections can you make? How are they significant? 2. Scan the witches’ lines and determine the foot and meter of each: WITCH 1: When shall we three meet again _____ _____ In thunder, lightning, or in rain?
