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Slide 2 WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Macbeth Slide 3 Act 1 Scene 1 What two main enemies does the kingdom of Scotland face? How are they overcome? Macdonwald Macbeth killed him. King of Norway Macbeth & Banquo killed him. Macbeth Slide 4 Act 1 Scene 1 What powers do the Three Witches seem to possess? What do they predict will happen to Macbeth and Banquo? Seeing the future Macbeth will become king. Banquo will become the father of kings. Macbeth Slide 5 Act 1 Scene 2-4 Kind and Generous What kind of ruler does Duncan appear to be? Macbeth Slide 6 Act 1 Scene 3 Macbeth He is immensely pleased by the sudden reality of the two truths; he sees them as happy prologues. How do Macbeth and Banquo differ in their reaction to the witches predictions and the news of Macbeths new title? What does this suggest about their characters? Macbeth Slide 7 Act 1 Scene 3 Macbeth Slide 8 Act 1 Scene 3 Macbeth has a great ambition for imperial power; his vivid imagination controls his thoughts so completely that it seems to be a reality itself Macbeth How do Macbeth and Banquo differ in their reaction to the witches predictions and the news of Macbeths new title? What does this suggest about their characters? Slide 9 Act 1 Scene 3 Banquo His judgment is from a religious viewpoint: if the witches are indeed to be believed, they represent the Devil and may intend more harm than good. He is more skeptical than Macbeth. How do Macbeth and Banquo differ in their reaction to the witches predictions and the news of Macbeths new title? What does this suggest about their characters? Macbeth Slide 10 Act 1 Scene 3 Macbeth Slide 11 Act 1 Scene 4 Time and opportunity are ready for him to take matters into his own hands if he is to implement the witches prophecy. How does Macbeth react to Duncans naming of his son Malcolm as his heir? Macbeth Slide 12 Act 1 Scene 5 He needs to be encouraged to kill the king. After reading her husbands letter, what does Lady Macbeth say about him? Macbeth Slide 13 Act 1 Scene 5 She is ruthless and opportunistic; her first thought is of her husbands ability to become king but also his weakness. What does Lady Macbeths reaction to the news of Duncans visit show about her nature? Macbeth Slide 14 Act 1 Scene 6 Lady Macbeth is gracious and cordial. What is ironic, or off, about Duncans first impression when he arrives at Macbeths castle? Macbeth Slide 15 Act 1 Scene 7 So that his heir will be become king. Why does Macbeth tell his wife that she should have only male children? Macbeth Slide 16