Act 5 Macbeth Study Guide – Flashcards

Many of his men have gone over to Malcolm's side; the ones who have stayed with Macbeth are there because of fear - they cannot possibly fight their best because their hearts are not in it - they no longer support the king, Macbeth

"Out, out, brief candle! Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is here no more."

Malcolm - great leader - war strategy - (been trained to take this role; he has watched and learned from his father) - his men trust him - he asks nothing of his men that he is not willing to do. Remember to add: Malcolm tests Macduff to see if he is still loyal to Macbeth - intelligent and clever - strategy with the branches as they move in to take Macbeth.

He is somewhat sorry about all that he has done. He knows the witches have mislead him. - the witches' prophecy is coming true

Young Siward runs into Macbeth first - challenges Macbeth -perfect example of young warrior - believes he is invincible.

Even the devil - is better than Macbeth - worse comparison possible. Wounds are in his chest - shows that he went down fighting - did not run.

Macbeth tells Macduff that he has killed too many in his family already. "My soul is too much charged with blood of thine already."

Macduff reveals that he was not born naturally - he was ripped from his mother's womb.

Macduff kills him in a sword fight and cuts his head off.

Malcolm is placed on the throne where he takes his rightly position.