Macbeth Act 1

11th century Scotland; England

Setting

Inverness

Macbeth's castle

Scotland vs.

Norway

Thane of Glamis

Macbeth's original title

Soliloquy

A long speech expressing the thoughts of a character alone on stage

Monologue

A long speech made by one character to another or to a group

Aside

private words that a character in a play speaks to the audience or to another character and that are not supposed to be overheard by others onstage

Tragedy

Ends with the downfall or death of the protagonist or main character

Tragic hero

The main character - and outstanding person of high rank whose downfall is caused y his own flawed behavior

tragic flaw

A part of the hero's character that leads him to make a fatal mistake

Comedic relief

To relieve tension, play writers often include humorous scenes or characters

What type of writing is Macbeth

Prose

The 3 witches

What characters does the play begin with?

Thank of Cawdor 1

Who does Duncan sentence to death for treason?

Thane of Cawdor and King

What do the witches tell Macbeth he will be?

Banquo

Who is skeptical of the witches?

Letter from Macbeth

Lady Macbeth learns about the witches and prophecies in a _________.

It seems pleasant and welcoming

What ironic comment does Duncan make about Macbeth's castle?

She threatens his masculinity

How does Lady Macbeth convince Macbeth to murder Duncan?

She's all for it

How does Lady Macbeth feel about killed Duncan?

Get them drunk, uses their daggers and smear them with blood

What does Lady Macbeth plan to do to the guards in Duncan's room?

When Banquo is warning Macbeth about the witches calling them instruments of darkness

Example of an aside

When Macbeth is considering killing the king

Example of soliloquy