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08 Macbeth: Plot Analysis Graphic Organizer

Part I: Plot Elements

Definition: Act in the Play:

Element
Define each term in your own Identify the Act in which each
words. element occurs.
 The beginning where main  
characters, background information, Act I
Exposition
the setting, and a conflict is
introduced

Challenges and events the

Rising Action characters go through to establish the Act II
conflict.

Climax The turning point or highest point of

Act III
tension.

Falling Action The events after the main character

Act IV
faces the big conflict.

Resolution All questions are answered and

Act V
loose ends are tied.
Part II: Plot Analysis
As you read the scenes in this lesson, select three important events in the play and complete
the chart below.
Event: Text Support: Reflection:
In your own words, explain Identify the Act and Scene in In your own words, explain why
what happens in this part of which this event takes place each event is important. Your
the play. Your answer should and include a direct quote from response should be 2-3
be 2-3 sentences. this scene that captures the sentences.
mood.

 Event 1: Act I Scene III-

In this part of the play, the
three weird sisters predicts
that Macbeth will become
King. He then questions them
and becomes the king of
Cawdor.
“King Duncan has given the
title to him- Macbeth is now
the Thane of Cawdor.”
This event is important because it
presents a purpose for Macbeth. It
also presents a curiosity as to
what will happen to King Duncan
and how he will be killed. It gives
a conflict to the story.

 Event 2: Act II Scene I- This shows how Lady Macbeth is

willing to defend her husband at
King Duncan is murdered by “My hands are of your color;
all costs. This is foreshadowing
Macbeth. We learn that the but I shame to wear a heart so
upcoming events. It also shows
wife will frame others and white.”
that she will go to extreme lengths
herself to save Macbeth.
and may have to pay later.

 Event 3: Act III Scene II- Macbeth’s paranoia is

Macbeth is worried about
Banquo and that he will
threaten his position to the
crown. With this, he talks to
his wife.
foreshadowing his decisions in the
“O, full of scorpions Is my
future. This decision gives more
mind, dear wife! Thou know’st
reason for others to go after him
that Banquo, and his Fleance,
as well. This is another
lives.”
foreshadowing of what may
happen to Macbeth.