Student Name: Amylyn De Paz
Macbeth Act I Questions January 22-25, Spring 2023
Act I, Scene 2 - Macbeth the Great Warrior
How is the character of Macbeth established through the dialogue of this scene? (Explain and use text examples.)
In this scene, the character of Macbeth is established to be the heroic standard of the time. In the dialogue of this scene, an injured soldier describes Macbeth to have displayed great bravery in battle and to have crushed the enemies. This is significant since a soldier who is willing to get hurt for his people displays great bravery, so it means something for him to describe Macbeth as brave. Additionally, Macdonald and his allies are described as fierce beings which reinforces Macbeth’s
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He begins to plot treason since he sees that killing Duncan is the only viable way into obtaining the crown. This plan earns him the crown but at a painstaking cost.
Act I, Scene 5 - Lady Macbeth
6. What does the opening message, sent by Macbeth to his wife, suggest about the strength of their relationship? The opening message, sent by Macbeth to his wife, suggests that the two have a strong relationship. This is revealed by Macbeth’s respect for his wife since he trusts her with the secretive information of his life. Respect and trust like the one Macbeth has for her is only seen in tight bonds.
7. What doubts does Lady Macbeth have about her husband? Lady Macbeth recognizes that her husband is far too kind to complete the heinous task that is at hand to gain the crown—she spots a weakness. However, she gives him the benefit of the doubt concerning his ambition.
8. How does Lady Macbeth curse herself? Lady Macbeth curses herself and her husband by seeking aid from evil to make her into the cruelest version of herself to achieve her malicious