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In his soliloquy, what suspicion and hope does Banquo reveal?
He suspects Macbeth has played fouly but he also thinks some of the prophecies came true before he was playing fouly.
Look at the dialogue between Macbeth and Banquo; how has their relationship changed now that Macbeth is king? How has Macbeth's demeanor changed since his last scene?
Banquo now speaks up to Macbeth and now they are more distant towards each other. Their conversations are now more formal. Macbeth is now more haughty.
Macbeth seems very interested in Banquo's travel plans. Why do you suppose that is?
He is very interested in Banquo's travel plans because he wants to know where and when he is going to Macbeth can make plans to kill him.
What does Macbeth mean when he says, "To be thus is nothing,/ But to be safely thus"?
He means he doesn't feel safe or secure because Banquo's son Fleance and Macbeth and Donalbain are still alive and are heir to the throne.
Why is Banquo the only person Macbeth fears? What disturbs Macbeth about Banquo's character?
Macbeth fears Banquo's good virtues like his dauntless temper, wisdom and all of his positive qualities.
What is it about the Witches' prophecies that frustrate Macbeth? Why does he feel his efforts to attain the throne may have been in vain? How does he regard Fate as inevitable?
He is frustrated because he won't ever have kids to pass the throne down too. He feels like his efforts are in vain because the prophecy was very vague. He doesn't know how long he will be king. He says he wants to fight Fate and anyone who gets in his way to keep the crown.
How does Macbeth motivate the murderers to kill Banquo? What is Macbeth's justification for not performing the deed himself?
He asks if he can count on them and if he can count on them, he will pay them for their services. He also persuades them by saying they should want to kill the man who put them in poverty. He won't do it himself because he has mutual friends with Banquo and doesn't want to lose support.
What is the specific plan for Banquo's murder? Who else is to be killed in the plot?
They are to wait for directions away from the palace. It will happen when Banquo and Fleance return from the banquet. Fleance is to be killed as well.
How does Macbeth's use of hired murderers affect the development of his character in the play?
It shows his weakness and cowardness because he doesn't want to do it himself.
What feelings about their security do both Lady Macbeth and Macbeth express early in this scene? What does Mabeth say about Duncan to illustrate his point?
Both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth think they are both still in danger. Macbeth says "we have scorched the snake, not killed it" meaning that Duncan has been killed but Macbeth is still in danger of losing the crown to Fleance.
What does Macbeth mean when he tells Lady Macbeth they must "make our faces vizards to our hearts,/Disguising what they are"? What earlier advice of Lady Macbeth's does he echo? What theme of the play does this line tie in to?
He is saying they need to hide their true selves so nobody will suspect them. This echos when Lady Macbeth tells him they need to be the serpent under the rose while looking like the flower. This falls into the "fair is foul, foul is fair" theme.
What strong metaphor does Macbeth use to describe his mental state? What is he worried about? Is Lady Macbeth aware of his plans to resolve his worries?
He uses a scorpion metaphor because he is worried he may lose his crown to some who are still alive. Lady Macbeth is not aware of his plans to resolve his worries.
How have Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's roles changed from earlier in the play?
They have switched roles. Lady Macbeth was the driving force and the one calling all the shots. Now Macbeth is the leader.
What happens during the ambush? What causes the murderers to leave the job only half done?
Banquo is killed and Fleance escapes. This happens because the first murderer put the light out and they then couldn't see what they were doing.
What are Banquo's dying words? How might they relate back to the prophecies ?
Banquo's dying words were directed at Fleance. He told Fleance to get away and avenge him. This might relate to the prophecy because if Fleance can avenge his father's death, he will become king.
How does Macbeth respond to the news of Fleance's escape? What details does the first murderer reveal about Banquo's death?
He says he would've felt safe is Banquo and Fleance were killed but Fleance is still alive so he won't feel safe. The murderer says he slit Baquo's throat, stabs him 20 times and leaves him in a ditch.
Upon returning to the banquet table, what does Macbeth see and how does he respond? How do the guests respond?
He sees the ghost of Banquo and starts yelling at it announcing that he didn't do it (kill him). The guests looked at him like he was insane and doesn't know what he's talking about.
How does Lady Macbeth explain her husband's behavior to their guests? How does she criticize her husband, and what earlier experience of Macbeth's does she recall?
She says he's been having random outbursts since he was a kid.
What is Macbeth's behavior like for the rest of dinner? Why does Lady Macbeth finally send the guests away?
Macbeth keeps having random, insane outbursts for the rest of dinner. Lady Macbeth finally sends the guests away because he is scaring them.
Why do you suppose Banquo's ghost haunts Macbeth and not Duncan's?
Banquo was Macbeth's best friend and he personally killed Duncan. Macbeth sent people to kill Banquo out of fear.
Why does Macbeth bring up Macduff? What are the implications of Macduff's actions?
He brings up Macduff because he didn't come to the party and that shows he doesn't trust Macbeth.
What does Macbeth plan to do next? What grotesque image does he use to describe his current situation?
He plans to go see the witches to figure out everything about his future. He uses the image of himself so deep in blood he can't get out.
How does Lady Macbeth describe sleep? What earlier lines does her remark recall?
Lady Macbeth thinks that Macbeth isn't sleeping well. This recalls what Macbeth hears things about him murdering sleep.
In what ways is Banquo a foil to Mabeth?
Banquo stayed valiant and noble. Now Macbeth is deceitful and evil.
Who is Hecate, and why is she so angry?
Hecate is queen of the witches. She is angry because the other two witches meddled with humans and practiced their spells without including her. She is even more mad because they gave a prophecy to a man that doesn't deserve it. (Macbeth)
What does Hecate plan for Macbeth?
She plans to curse him and bring him to his fatal end.
What comments does Hecate make that suggest Macbeth has free will? What does she say to suggest he is controlled by fate?
She says he is an unworthy human and has no appreciation to the prophecy they made. He is controlled by fate because Hecate says that she controls his fate.
Lennox seems to be very careful in his speech. Why is he cautious in what he says? What, if anything, could be interpreted as a criticism of Macbeth?
He is afraid because he needs to watch what he says because he is a noble man. When he says Macbeth is a tyrant and hasn't done anything noble can be criticism.
Where has Macduff gone? Who is he consulting with and why?
Macduff has gone to England to consult Malcom to help him fight and overthrow Macbeth.
According to the Lord, what problems are plaguing Scotland? What is the source of these troubles?
The problems are lack of sleep and too much violence in the streets. This is because of Macbeth.
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"Thou hast it now-King, Cawdor, Glamis, all as the Weird Women promised, and I fear thou played'st most foully for't."
Banquo.
This relates to the "fair is foul, foul is fair" theme.
