MACBETH: ACT IV STUDY QUESTIONS



MACBETH: ACT IV STUDY QUESTIONS

For the questions below do the following:

1. Answer the questions in a complete fashion.

2. Attempt to locate support for your answers within the text.

3. Note pertinent line numbers.

SCENE I

1. Record two disgusting things the witches put into the cauldron:

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2. Complete the following chart for the apparitions:

| |Form/Appearance |Quote/Prediction for Macbeth |

|First Apparition | | |

|Second Apparition | | |

|Third Apparition | | |

2. How would you react to the prophecies above?

3. What is the answer to Macbeth’s question: “shall Banquo’s issue ever / Reign in this kingdom?”

4. Lennox tells Macbeth that Macduff has “fled to England.” What does Macbeth intend to do in

response to Macduff’s action?

Scene II

5. How does Lady Macduff react to the news that her husband has gone to England?

6. The conversation between Lady Macduff and her son is supposed to be comic relief (it can occur just before a tense scene). However, like the porter scene, ridiculous characters/scenes often have a hidden truth…

What truth does this scene make about being a traitor during the rule of a tyrant?

Scene III

7. The English King is a great example of a foil for Macbeth. Below, record a quote about each

King’s hands and the role his hand plays with his subjects:

THE ENGLISH KING

MACBETH

8. Ross, Macduff and Malcolm each have different reactions to the murder of Macduff’s family. How do they react?

Ross: Macduff: Malcolm:

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