In his soliloquy, what suspicion does Banquo reveal? |
that Macbeth’s prophecies are true, but not his |
Macbeth seems to be very interested in Banquo’s travel plans. Why? |
He doesn’t want Banquo to be late because it’ll mess up his plan of murdering him. |
The speech beginning “To be thus is nothing…” is another one often quoted. What is the meaning of that sentence? |
His murder of Duncan is no big deal. Macbeth believes he is the rightful king |
What is there in Banquo’s character that makes Macbeth uneasy? |
He has something overpowering in his natural nobility of character |
What is there in he situation with Banquo that particularly upsets Macbeth? |
That the Weird Sisters are right because Macbeth killed Duncan for Banquo’s kids |
How does Macbeth convince the murderers to kill Banquo and Fleance? |
Convinces them that they have miserable lives because of Banquo |
What does Macbeth tell them to do? |
tells them to kill Banquo and Fleance |
What is the meaning of Lady M’s opening speech? 3.2 |
They killed some of the threats but not all of them. |
In this scene what is Macbeth’s state of mind? |
Depressed, guilty, spending a lot of time alone, not sleeping |
On the other hand, how does Macbeth show that his resolve and ambition have become stronger? |
Plans the murder of Banquo and Fleance alone, without the help of Lady Macbeth |
What happens at the ambush? |
Banquo is killed, Fleance runs away |
Once characteristic of Shakespeare’s style is his play on words. How is this demonstrated in Macbeth’s response to the murderers saying it’s Banquo’s blood on his face? |
“Tis better thee without, than he within” It’s better that you have Banquo’s blood on you, rather than in his body |
The dagger Macbeth saw in Act 2 Scene 1 was a hallucination. Banquo’s ghost in this scene is not. How do we know? |
Banquo’s ghost takes Macbeth’s seat. The stage directions tell the ghost what to do |
Upon returning to the banquet table, what does Macbeth see and how does he respond? How do the others respond? |
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What does Lady Macbeth say to Macbeth? |
She asks if he’s even a man. Tells him he’s just imagining it |
How does lady Macbeth behave during the dinner, and what is the final result? |
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For what reason does Macbeth mention Macduff’s name? |
His refusal to come to dinner was an insult and an act of defiance |
What does Macbeth say he will do next? |
He’ll send for the Scottish nobles because none of them came |
Who is Hecate and why is she angry? |
Queen of Weird Sisters, they dealt with Macbeth |
What is her plan for Macbeth? |
Wants to make him feel confused |
How can we interpret Lennox’s speech? |
Suspects Macbeth would kill Malcom and Donaldbain if they were in Scotland. They should have fled |
What further exposition does Shakespeare offer through the Lord? |
Under Macbeth, the Scotts pine for food, sleep and peace |