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Macbeth
William Shakespeare
Study Guide
NO FEAR
Translation
Summary
Plot Overview
Five Key Questions
What Does the Ending Mean?
Summary & Analysis
Act 1, scenes 1–4
Act 1, scenes 5–7
Act 2, scenes 1–2
Act 2, scenes 3–4
Act 3, scenes 1–3
Act 3, scenes 4–6
Act 4, scenes 1–3
Act 5, scenes 1–11
Video Plot Summary
Characters
Character List
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
The Three Witches
Banquo
Macduff
Main Ideas
Themes
Plot Analysis
Protagonist
Antagonist
Setting
Motifs
Symbols
Genre
Style
Point of View
Tone
Foreshadowing
Key Facts
Is Lady Macbeth a Villain or a Victim?
How is Macbeth a Tragic Hero?
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
Ambition
Guilt
Children
Patriotism
Quotes By Section
Act 1, Scenes 1-4
Act 1, Scenes 5-7
Act 2, Scenes 1-2
Act 2, Scenes 3-4
Act 3, Scenes 1-3
Act 3, Scenes 4-6
Act 4, Scenes 1-3
Act 5, Scenes 1-11
Quotes By Character
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
The Three Witches
Banquo
Macduff
Further Study
Context
Witchcraft in Shakespeare’s England
Movie Adaptations
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Act 1, scenes 1-4
Act 1, scenes 5-7
Act 2, scenes 1-2
Act 2, scenes 3-4
Act 3, scenes 1-3
Act 3, scenes 4-6
Act 4, scenes 1-3
Act 5, senes 1-11
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Companion Texts
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
How To Cite No Fear Macbeth
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further study
Character List Quiz
Character List Quiz
1
of 5
Whose children are prophesied to one day inherit the throne of Scotland?
Macduff’s
Banquo’s
Macbeth’s
Duncan’s
2
of 5
Who is Malcom?
Banquo’s son, who becomes king at the end of the play
Macbeth’s brother, who kills Macbeth at the end of the play
Duncan’s son, who becomes king at the end of the play
Macduff’s son who is killed by Macbeth in battle at the end of the play
3
of 5
Who is Macduff?
“Macduff” is a nickname for Macbeth.
A noble general whom Macbeth has three assassins murder
The porter who pontificates on the effects of wine
A nobleman who leads the revolt against Macbeth
4
of 5
Who first leads Macbeth’s thoughts toward murder as a means to his ambitious ends?
The three witches
Duncan
Fleance
Hecate
5
of 5
Which King does Macbeth murder in the beginning of the play?
The Thane of Cawdor
Duncan
Edward of England
Zhou Kang Wang of China
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Macbeth: Popular pages
NO FEAR
No Fear Macbeth
CHARACTERS
Macbeth: Character Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Plot Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Is Lady Macbeth a Villain or a Victim?
QUOTES
Quotes by Theme
MAIN IDEAS
Themes
FURTHER STUDY
Review Quiz
