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Macbeth
William Shakespeare
Study Guide
NO FEAR
Translation
Summary
Plot Overview
Key Questions and Answers
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
Allusions
Style
Point of View
Tone
Foreshadowing
Key Facts
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 This SparkNote
Further study
Act 3, scenes 1-3 Quiz
Act 3, scenes 1-3 Quiz
1
of 5
What does Banquo wonder about the witches’ prophecy?
If perhaps they were wrong and he might become king one day
If there is any room for free will in the world or if all is fate
If his descendents will really become kings
If he could bribe or threaten them into changing the future
2
of 5
How does Macbeth feel about Banquo?
He fears that Banquo and his sons will cut short his reign.
He believes Banquo to be a loyal friend.
He thinks Banquo is planning on murdering him.
In his madness, he forgets who Banquo is.
3
of 5
What does Macbeth hire three men to do?
Protect him from assassins
Kill Macduff and his family
Find the witches so he can talk to them again
Kill Banquo and his son
4
of 5
Does Lady Macbeth think this murder of Banquo and his son are necessary?
No, but she’ll help him if he does.
Yes, she thinks the business won’t be done until they are both dead.
She’s not sure and wants to err on the side of caution by killing them.
She opposes it and threatens to stop Macbeth if he tries.
5
of 5
Do the assassins succeed in killing Banquo and Fleance?
Yes, they kill both of them.
They kill Banquo but Fleance escapes.
No, they both escape and vow revenge.
They kill Fleance but Banquo escapes.
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Macbeth: Popular pages
NO FEAR
No Fear Macbeth
CHARACTERS
Character List
CHARACTERS
Macbeth: Character Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Plot Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
How is Macbeth a Tragic Hero?
QUOTES
Quotes by Theme
MAIN IDEAS
Themes
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