Macbeth Study Guide Notes for Acts 1-4.

Act 1 1.The point of the first scene is that it is the exposition and it sets the mood with darkness and a storm. It also introduces motifs, supernatural things, the idea of things and the stormy fate of Scotland. It shows the witches deciding when they'll meet again and introduces Macbeth. 2.Duncan calls Macbeth valiant cousin/worthy gentleman. This is ironic because Macbeth will be his murderer. 3.The Thane of Cawdor is sentenced to death. 4.…

…honest men to hang them. 8. He tells Macduff that even Lucifer betrayed God, and he was the brightest of angels, so thus he can betray Malcolm, and turn loyal to Macbeth, its not entirely impossible. 9. Because the throne if now of Macbeth, and he is ruling in tyranny, and he fears Scotland will be done for if Macbeth remains in power. 10. Ross comes to tell Macduff that his wife, children, and servants have been murdered.