🎭👑 In Macbeth Act One Worksheet

Brief Summary of Key Terms:

• Macbeth: The main protagonist of the play who is a Scottish nobleman and a warrior.
• Duncan: The King of Scotland who is murdered by Macbeth in his quest for power.
• Witches: Three supernatural beings who prophesize Macbeth's rise to power and downfall.
• Banquo: A Scottish nobleman and Macbeth's friend who is also prophesized to become the father of kings.

Short Questions:

1. Who is the main protagonist of the play?
2. Who is the King of Scotland who is murdered?
3. What is the role of the witches in the play?
4. Who is Banquo and what is his significance?

Quote Analysis:

"Nothing in his life became him like the leaving it; he died as one that had been studied in his death to throw away the dearest thing he owed, as 'twere a careless trifle."

- Malcolm, Act 1, Scene 4

Question: Analyse the quote and explain its relevance to the play.

Open-ended Research Task:

Research and write a brief report on the historical context of Macbeth and its relevance to Shakespearean literature.