Macbeth Act 5 Review for Final

What is the setting of scene i of act 5?

Dunsinane, Macbeth’s castle.

Why has a doctor been called?

Lady Macbeth had been in a fast sleep, and acting crazy.

According to the Gentlewoman, what has she witness Lady Macbeth doing?

She saw her rise from her bed, throw her nightgown upon her, unlock her closet, take forth paper, fold it, write upon’t, read it afterwards, seal it and return to bed.

What are the Doctor and Gentlewoman saying about Lady Macbeth’s eyes?

Her eyes are open, but her sense is shut.

Why is Lady Macbeth behaving this way? What are the possible causes of her sleepwalking?

She feels guilt for Macbeth’s plans.

What does the Doctor say he can do for her?

He can’t do anything; she needs a priest.

What are his instructions to the Gentlewoman at the end of the scene?

To look after her, remove from her the means of annoyance, and keep eyes on her.

Identify the 3 main Apparitions

1.) Beware of Macduff.

2.) No woman born shall ever harm Macbeth.

3.) Macbeth will not be vanquished until he is at Dunsinane Hill, and comes against the Great Birnam Wood.

According to Menteith, what is Malcolm doing right now?

He is leading England.

Where will Scottish troops (Angus and company) meet with Malcolm soon?

Near Birnam Wood.

Where is King Tyrant Macbeth right now?

Great Dunsinane.

What does the description “Now does he feel his title Hang loose about him, like a giants robe upon a dwarfish thief” mean?

Macbeth’s title is slipping away.W

Why are Scottish soldiers marching if they hate Macbeth so much?

They want to make the rightful king to replace Macbeth.

What is Macbeth struggling to put on in scene iii?

His armor.

What is the setting of this scene?

Macbeth’s castle.

What insults does Macbeth call his servant?

“Thou lily-livered boy.” “Whey face.” “Cream-faced loon!”

What does Macbeth reveal in his aside?

He reveals he is sick at heart. And, must not look to have honor, love, obedience, troops of friends.

What news does the Doctor bring about Lady Macbeth’s status

She is troubled with thick coming fancies.

How does Macbeth react to the news?

He tells her to cure her of that.

What does Macbeth remind himself at the very end of this scene?

He won’t be afraid of death and bane, till Birnam Forest encounters him.

What are Malcolm’s orders to his soldiers?

To let every soldier cut him down a bough, and bear’t before him.

Where are they located in scene iv?

A country near Birnam Wood.

Where are Malcolm and his army headed?

Dunsinane.

What news is reported in scene v?

Lady Macbeth is dead.

What does a Messenger report to Macbeth?

There are soldiers coming towards Macbeth’s castle. “I looked toward Birnam, and anon, methought, The wood began to move” (V.V. 34).

Whom does Macbeth kill in scene vii?

Young Siward.

How does this give him confidence?

By highlighting the prophecy that no women born shall ever harm Macbeth.

When finally face to face with MacDuff, does Macbeth want to kill him?

Macbeth doesn’t want to kill Macduff. Saying, “But get thee back, my soul is too much charged with blood of thine already” (V.viii. 5-6).

How does Macduff shock Macbeth in this scene?

He says, he had been ultimately ripped from his mother’s womb. Contrasting Macbeth’s 2nd prophecy, since Macduff had not been born of a woman.

What is the outcome of scene viii?

Malcolm becomes King of Scotland.

How does Macbeth fit the definition of a Tragic Hero?

He had once been a loved and well ruler, however became a tyrant wanting to kill multiple people.

In what ways did fate cause Macbeth’s downfall?

The three prophecies the witches gave him in the play made him turn ambitious. The prophecies that had been given to him, had made him overconfident.

In what ways did Macbeth cause his own downfall?

Killing Banquo/planning to kill him and his son, killing Macduff’s family line, and killing Young Siward. As well as, King Duncan. Overall, becoming a tyrannical ruler.

Characters who died in the play

• King Duncan.

• Macduff’s son.

• Lady Macduff.

• Macbeth.

• Banquo.

• Lady Macbeth.

• Young Siward.

What were the apparitions designed to do?

They were designed to make Macbeth confused.

Did Hecat succeed?

Hecat succeeded, by changing Macbeth as a person. The apparitions gave him too much confidence.