Macbeth - Questions and Answers

Act I.\n1. What is the closure of the first scene literally and in reference to the only play?\nLiterally, the witches are deciding when they shall meet again. As the offshoot of the EXPOSITION, this scene sets the mood for the ideal play, and introduces several major motifs: the witches (supernatural influences in the play), the idea of fair existence foul, and the stormy fate of Scotland. The important character, Macbeth, is also introduced by name, lin fairy him to the witches predictions.\n\n2. What does Duncan treat Macbeth when he hears Macbeth has defeated Macdonwald?\nHe calls him valiant Cousin! proper gentleman! (Ironic, cuz later Macbeth would be the man who takes his life.)\n\n3. Who is sentenced to destruction?\nThe Thane of Cawdor is sentenced to death as a traitor.\n\n4. What do the witches predict for Macbeth? For Banquo?\nThey predict Macbeth testament be Thane of Cawdor and the king. They predict that Banquo bequeath be lesser than Macbeth, and greater, non so happy, and yet happier and that his in spotigence will be kings although he will not be one.\n\n5. What news does Ross bring Macbeth?\nRoss separates Macbeth that Macbeth is straight the Thane of Cawdor.\n\n6. Banquo, like Macbeth, is surprised that the witches energize predicted Macbeths new title. He is, however, leery. What does he say about the motives of the instruments of injustice?\nHe says they often circulate of good things, which may bump without telling the bad consequences.\n\n7. Malcolm describes Cawdors shoemakers last moments before execution. What is Duncans reply?\nYou cant tell what is in a persons nervus by looking at his face. (Things are not what they look!)\n\n8. Macbeth says, Stars, hide your fires, Let not light see my disgraceful and deep desires. What are Macbeths desires?\nHe now desires to be the king, and he realizes that something will have to be done with the present king before his desires can vex reality.\n \n9. After Lady Macbeth reads the letter, what does she tell us is her opinion of Macbeth, a...