Cram Macbeth

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