Macbeth Act 4 Review

Apparitions

Artificial sprites. 1st: Armored head. 2nd: Bloody child. 3rd: A crowned child, holding a tree.

Lady Macduff

Macduff’s wife. Is warned by the Messenger that she is in danger.

Son

Macduff/Lady Macduff’s son. Ends up getting stabbed by one of the murderers.

What are the Witches doing at the beginning of Act 4?

They are forming a potion. With items, such as toad under cold stone, sweltered venom, fillet of a fenny snake, eye of newt and toe of frog.

Apparition #1

An armored head. It says to beware of Macduff.

Apparition #2

A blood child. It says that no one will harm Macbeth.

Apparition #3

A crowned child holding a tree. It says that Macbeth shall never been be defeated, until he has to face the Great Birnam Wood.

Macbeth’s request

A show of eight kings appearing, the last is Banquo’s ghost with a glass in his hand.

Remember from act 3: According to Hecat, what purpose would these Apparitions serve Macbeth?

Those apparitions will make him obtain his destiny. And, make him feel confused. “Shall draw him on to his confusion. He shall spurn fate, scorn death and bear his hopes above wisdom, grace and fear” (III.v. 29-33). Making security his own enemy.

What does Macbeth decide to do with the information the Witches give him? Explain why he plans this.

He is going to plan to kill Macduff’s family line, but not him. He plans this, because the witches tell him to beware of Macduff.

What does Lady Macduff say is the reason for her husband leaving?

She says he leaves them, because he had not loved his family, because he had left his family, and title. Calling him a traitor, and fatherless.

What does Lady Macduff tell her son about his father? How does he respond?

She tells him that his father is dead. Questioning how he will live. He responds by saying “As birds do mother” (IV.ii. 31).

What happens to Lady Macduff and her son?

Her son ends up getting stabbed by one of the murderers. Lady Macduff ends up running away, crying “murder”.

Explain the nature of the conversation between Malcolm and Macduff in scene 3.

Macduff wants Malcolm to be the king of Scotland.

What terrible things does Malcolm tell Macduff about himself?

If he was king, he would remove lands that nobles had. And, destroy them for wealth. And, create fights to occur between the good and loyal.

Why does Malcolm make himself seem like he’d be a terrible king?

He is hoping Macduff is real to him. And, can trust him.

What news does Ross bring to Macduff?

His castle had been attacked. Along with, his wife, children, servants and everyone.

What advice does Malcolm give to Macduff about his grief?

He tells him to dispute it like a man. And, allow his grief to become anger. Telling him, “Be this the whetstone of your sword. Let grief convert to anger. Blunt not the heart, enrage it” (IV.iii. 228-229).

What do Malcolm, and Macduff plan to do now? Who will help them?

They plan to go to the king to overthrow Macbeth, and restore the rightful throne. They will have help of King Edward of England.

“Something wicked this way comes” Who says this?

Witch #2.

“ ‘Tis two to three, my lord, that bring you word Macduff is fled to England” (IV.i. 141). Who says this?

Lennox.

“The castle of Macduff I will surprise, Seize upon Fife, give to the edge o’ the sword His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls That trace him in his line” (IV.i. 151-152). Who says this?

Macbeth.

“Wisdom? To leave his wife, to leave his babes, His mansion and his titles in a place From whence himself does fly? He loves us not, He wants the natural touch” (IV.ii. 6-9). Who says this?

Lady Macduff.

“He had none. His flight was madness. When our actions do not, Our fears do make us traitors” (IV.ii. 3). Who says this?

Lady Macduff.

”He is noble, wise, judicious, and best knows The fits o’ the season. I dare not speak much further” (IV.ii. 16-19). Who says this?

Ross, talking about Macduff.

“Fathered he is, and yet he’s fatherless” (IV.ii. 28). Who says this?

Lady Macduff.

“As birds do, mother” (IV.ii. 31). Who says this?

Lady Macduff’s son.

“Everyone that does so is a traitor, and must be hanged” (IV.ii. 49). Who says this?

Lady Macduff to her son.

“Bless you fair dame. I am not to you known, Though in your state of honor I am perfect. I doubt some danger does approach you nearly. If you will take a homely man’s advice” (IV.ii. 63-66). Who says this?

The messenger to Lady Macduff.

“What, you egg! Young fry of treachery”(IV.ii. 82). Who says this?

Murderer #1 to Lady Macduff’s son.

“Whither should I fly? I have done no harm” (IV.ii. 71-72). Who says this?

Lady Macduff.

“I think our country sinks beneath the yoke. It weeps, it bleeds and each new day a gash Is added to her wounds” (IV.iii. 39-41). Who says this?

Malcolm.

“A stanchless avarice that, were I king, I should cut off the nobles for their lands, Desire his jewels and this other’s house, And my more having would be as a sauce To make me hunger more, that I should forge Quarrels unjust against the good and loyal, Destroying them for wealth” (IV.iii. 78-83). Who says this?

Malcolm.

“No less in truth than life. My first false speaking Was this upon myself” (IV.iii. 130-131). Who says this?

Malcolm to Macduff.

“Your castle is surprised, your wife and babes Savagely slaughtered” (IV.iii. 204-205). Who says this?

Ross.

“Dispute it like a man” (IV.iii. 219). Who says this?

Malcolm.

“Be this whetstone of your sword. Let grief convert to anger. Blunt not the heart, enrage it” (IV.iii. 228-229). Who says this?

Malcolm.

“This time goes manly. Come, go we to the king. Our power is ready; Our lack is nothing but our leave. Macbeth Is ripe for shaking, and the powers above Put on their instruments” (IV.iii. 235-239). Who says this?

Malcolm.