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Shakespeare's story Macbeth, Act 1 and 2 study guide

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When are the three witches to meet again?   show
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Why are the three witches meeting again?   show
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What do you suppose is suggested by the line, " Fair is foul, and foul is fair"?   show
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show Metaphor  
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What three things did the sergeant tell King Duncan about Macbeth's battlefield deeds?   show
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show They are cousins  
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show Thane of Cawdor  
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How did the original Thane of Cawdor lose his title?   show
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show 1 Thane of Glamis 2 Thane of Cawdor 3 King  
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Describe the physical appearance of the witches.   show
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show He is lesser bu greater, not happy but happier, ( than Macbeth ) and his son's will be kings.  
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What does the prediction for Banquo really mean?   show
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What news is brought by Ross and Angus?   show
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As the others talk, what do macbeths asides reveal about his thinking?   show
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Who is executeed at the beginning of scene four?   show
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How did the executed react?   show
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show His oldest son will be receiving the throne.  
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How did Macbeth react?   show
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show Macbeth is going to become king any way he can, and nothing is going to stop him. He is going to murder Duncan.  
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Where does the king decide they should go?   show
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show Lady Macbeth, from Macbeth. The letter gives an account of what the witches predicted, and how Macbeth is now Thane.  
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show Lady Macbeth, by Macbeth. HELP  
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show Kindness  
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In the famous unsex me monologue, what does Lady Macbeth wish for and why?   show
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What does Lady Macbeth propose to do with King Duncan?   show
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show Basically there is beauty on the outside, but decay on the indside.  
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What is Macbeth emotionally wrestling with as the scene opens?   show
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After saying that If the deed be done, let it be done quickly what arguments does Macbeth raise for not doing it?   show
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In the end, what does Macbeth decide after he argues with himself about the murder of Duncan?   show
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What does the following quote mean? " I dare do all that may become a man, who dares to do more is no man."   show
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What is the point of Lady Macbeth's baby imagery?   show
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How will Lady Macbeth and Macbeth plan to divert suspicion for Duncan's murder from themselves?   show
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show Witches  
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show Malcom  
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show Duncan  
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"No longer will the Lord of Cawdor work against our interest. Go announce his death immediately and give Macbeth his former title."   show
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"To be king is not a possibility, no more that to be lord of Cawdor is."   show
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"You are lord of Glamis, and lord of Cawdor, and you shall be what you are promised.   show
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show Banquo  
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show Banquo  
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"If it is to be done, better to do it quickly."   show
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"I dare do all that may become a man; who dares to do more is no man."   show
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With what words does Banquo reaffirm his loyalty to king Duncan?   show
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What lie does Macbeth tell Banquo?   show
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show He is more cautious, believes witches are attempting to make Macbeth/him greedy for power.  
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show It foreshadows the death of Duncan.  
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show He is creating an imagery that he can behave madly like Tarquin , and hr can reign like him  
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Describe the murder of Duncan as recounted by Macbeth   show
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Why is he unable to say Amen?   show
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