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What is Macbeth’s tragic flaw?
Uncontrolled ambition for power
What do the Three Witches prophesy for Macbeth?
He will become Thane of Cawdor and King of Scotland
What title does Macbeth receive that confirms the prophecy?
Thane of Cawdor — granted by Duncan
Who was King of Scotland at the start of the play?
King Duncan — respected ruler
Who devises the plot to murder King Duncan?
Lady Macbeth — manipulates her husband
Why does Lady Macbeth not kill Duncan herself?
He resembles her father while sleeping
What signals Macbeth to kill Duncan?
The ringing bell in Act 2 Scene 1
Who kills King Duncan and how?
Macbeth — stabs Duncan with a dagger
What mistake does Macbeth make after killing Duncan?
He forgets to plant the daggers
Who fixes Macbeth’s mistake?
Lady Macbeth — frames the guards
Why do Malcolm and Donalbain flee Scotland?
They fear being murdered next
Who becomes king after Duncan’s death?
Macbeth — crowned through violence
Why is Banquo murdered?
Macbeth fears Banquo’s sons will be kings
Who escapes Banquo’s murder?
Fleance — Banquo’s son
What does Macbeth see at the banquet?
Banquo’s ghost — guilt made visible
Who orders the murder of Macduff’s family?
Macbeth — tyrant king
What warning does the first apparition give?
Beware Macduff
What prophecy allows Macbeth to feel invincible?
No man born of woman can kill him
Who kills Macbeth?
Macduff — born by C-section
Who becomes king at the end of the play?
Malcolm — restores order