Macbeth Act III Review

According to Banquo, how did Macbeth get all that the weird women promised?

Macbeth cheated to get his titles(playing foul)

What has Macbeth invited Banquo to do?

He invites him to a banquet/party

Where will Banquo be between now and this evening?

He is going for a ride

What does Macbeth say has been learned of Malcolm and Donalbain?

He says "those murderers" have hidden in England and Ireland. They are also telling their hosts lies (they are spreading malicious rumors)

Who will Banquo take with him?

His son, Fleance

Macbeth says, "for them the gracious Duncan have I murdered." Who is he talking about? What is bothering Macbeth in this soliloquy?

He is talking about Banquo's sons. Macbeth is worried that he has murdered Duncan, and his sons won't even become King.

In previous speech, what did Macbeth try to convince the murderers of?

He tired to convince them that Banquo was their enemy and he is the reason why they are in the mess they're in.

What do the murderers say about their own lives and their willingness to do what Macbeth want them to do?

They say the don't care about their own lives anymore and they'll do anything to fix it or end it at once.

Besides Banquo, who else does Macbeth want dead?

His son, Fleance

Lady Macbeth voices concern about getting what on e desires but not being content. What does she say is "safer" to be?

Its safer to be the one that was murdered than to be the one that murdered.( murder has to live with the guilt)

what reasons does Macbeth give for hwy Duncan is better off than he?

He doesn't have to deal with the troubles of life.

How does Macbeth instruct Lady Macbeth to act toward Banquo?

Act normal and friendly. Don't show your true hatred towards him.

What does Lady Macbeth say that provides comfort to Macbeth?

Banquo and Fleance will not live forever

Macbeth says, " Be innocent of the knowledge." Who should be innocent? What knowledge is Macbeth talking about?

Lady Macbeth should be innocent to the knowledge of the deed Macbeth is going to have committed.

Who hired the third murderer?

Macbeth

The murderers are bout a mile away form the palace gate. What do most men usually do from this place?

They walk to the palace

How successful where the murderers?

Half- successful. They murdered Banquo only.

What is happening at the beginning of Act III scene IV?

The banquet has begun without Banquo

What is the first thing Macbeth tells the murderer?

"you have blood on your face. I rather his blood on your face then going through his veins

What does Macbeth mean when he says, "There the serpent lies. The worm that's fled/ Hath nature that in time will venom breed,/ no teeth for th' present"?

It means Banquo is dead. His son has escaped, but he is no danger to me just yet.

Macbeth says that he hopes he can "challence," or accuse, Banquo of ____ rather than pity him for _____.

rudeness; mischance

Macbeth says, "which of you have done this?" What is Macbeth looking at when he says this? What is Macbeth referring to when he says "done this"?

He is looking at an empty stool (ghost) when he ask who has caused/put Banquo's ghost there. (hallucination)

What does Lady Macbeth say is the problem?

Hallucinations are induced by fear

Lady Macbeth tells the lords not to do what because it enrages Macbeth in these fits?

Don't pay attention to him, he has had these fits since childhood so don't speak or ask questions

She tells them to ignore rank and do what?

Leave

What behavior of Macduff does Macbeth find unnerving?

He refuses to come when his is told to do so

Macbeth says, "there's not a one of them but in his house I keep a servant fee'd" What does this mean?

He has a servant spying on every one of the Lords' houses. (paranoid)

Who does Macbeth say he will go visit in scene IV?

He will go see the witches to get another reading. (he wants to kill macduff now)

What does Hecate accuse the Weird Sisters of?

disobeying her

Where does Hecate tell the Weird Sisters to meet he in the morning?

in the pit by the river in hell

What does Hecate say she will spend the night planning?

A horrible plan to mess up Macbeth's good fortune

What does Hecate say is mortal's worst enemy?

Security/ insecurity

What is Lennox's thought on what has been happening in Scotland?

Strange things are happening. Sons are having fathers killed. etc.

What does Lennox say he has heard about Macduff?

Macbeth does not like him anymore because he speaks his mind too freely and did not make an appearance at his feast.

According to the Lord, where is Maduff?

Macduff is in England in the English court requesting the King to help overthrow Macbeth.