Macbeth Acts 2-3

How does Macbeth Feel about Banquo? (III,i)

Macbeth is angry because he knows Banquo’s children will be king meaning Macbeth did all this work for nothing.

How does Macbeth persuade the murderers to do what he wants them to do? (III,i)

He tells them Banquo is the reason they are poor, and tells them that killing him will make him pay and they will have pleasure killing him.

How does Lady Macbeth feel about the murder of Duncan now? How do her feelings differ from what she tells Macbeth? (III,ii)

Lady Macbeth feels guilty and troubled by the murder of Duncan, in contrast to her earlier ruthlessness, yet she masks her true feelings by encouraging Macbeth to be resolute.

What are Banquo’s last words to Fleance before he dies? (III,iii)

“Fly, good Fleance, fly, fly, fly!”. He urges Fleance to escape when he realizes he is about to be attacked.

What does Macbeth see at the feast and what is his reaction? (III,iv)

The ghost of Banquo sits in Macbeth's place, causing him to react with fear and guilt.

How does Lady Macbeth respond to Macbeth at dinner? (III,iv)

She says he is not a man and tries to get him to snap out of it. She tells everyone else that he is sick and needs rest.

Why is Macbeth worried about Macduff? (III,iv)

Macbeth is worried about Macduff because he has gone to England to seek help from Malcolm. Because he did not show up at dinner.

Who is Macbeth going to for advice? (III, iv)

He is going to visit the witches for further prophecies and guidance.

What does Hecate plan to do with Macbeth (III,v)

She plans to confuse and manipulate him with false prophecies, ensuring his downfall.

How is Macbeth described as a king? (IiI,vi)

Macbeth is described as a tyrannical ruler, whose reign is marked by fear, violence, and chaos due to his ruthless pursuit of power.

Where has Macduff gone?

Macduff has gone to England to get an army to overthrow Macbeth.

What does Lennox say at the beginning of Act III Scene 6?

Lennox expresses suspicion about Macbeth's rise to power and discusses the recent murders, implying that there is foul play afoot.

Husband

(Verb) To manage carefully and in a non risky / conservative manner.

Largess

(Noun) Giving big gifts, like money.

Prate

(Verb) To talk without a purpose or foolishly for a long time.

Quench

(Verb) To extinguish, to put out, to cool with liquid.

Requite

(Verb) To make a payment or to return

Expeditious

(Adj) Done with speed and efficiency

Obscure

(Adj) Difficult to see, not noticeable, far from public view.

Posterity

(Noun) Future generations, all descendants of a person.

Bestow

(Verb) To grant or give; to store.

Rancor

(Noun) Bitter, deep-seated ill will and hate

Ecstasy

(Noun) Extreme joy or bliss, empowered with emotions or madness.

Cloister

(Verb) To keep alone or to confine / trap.

Humane

(Adj) Kind compassionate, sympathetic and considerate.

Tyrant

(Noun) A cruel and harsh dictator. A leader who listens to no one.

Homage

(Noun) A show of loyalty or respect.

Before going to bed that night, what does Banquo give his son? Why and what does this tell us about Banquo’s character as opposed to a Macbeth’s? (II.i)

He gives his son his sword and is not worried about anything happening

What is Banquo’s response to Macbeth suggestion that the witches prophecy will make honor for him? (II.i)

He’s not planning on doing anything, but will follow Macbeth’s lead

In what three states does Macbeth see the dagger? What does each seem to symbolize to him? And between the visions, how does MacBeth explain what he saw?(II.i)

he first sees the dagger and cannot grab it, and it is made up in his head.

he sees it again, and it leads to towards Duncan. He thinks he is seeing things.

It reappears again with blood on it. He thinks it’s a nightmare.

why didn’t Lady Macbeth kill Duncan herself? What does this suggest about her character? (II.ii)

King Duncan looks like her father. She has a soft side.

Compare and contrast Lady Macbeth ad macbeth’s reactions to he “blood on the hands”. (II.ii)

Lady Macbeth doesn’t care but Macbeth is worried and panicking.

What mistake did Macbeth make after the murder? How does Lady Macbeth respond to his weakness? (II.ii)

He is still carrying the dagger and Lady Macbeth grabs it and brings it back to Duncan’s room

Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s conversation is interrupted by knocking. What affect does the knocking have on the mood? (II.ii)

It adds suspense.

What does Macbeth mean when he says, “To know my deed, twere best not know myself. / Wake Duncan with thy knocking! I would thou couldst!” (II.ii)

I wish I did not know that I committed the murder. I wish Duncan would be alive to here the knocking

According to Lennox, what strange things occurred the previous night? (II.iii)

Strong screams

How does Macbeth justify his murder of Duncan’s guards? What does Lady Macbeth d at this point in the conversation? (II.iii)

Macbeth says he did it out of love and fury for Duncan. Lady Macbeth feints.

How does Banquo respond to the murders? (II.iii)

He’s suspicious

Why do Malcolm and Donalbain flee? Where are they going? (II.iii)

They are scared they will be killed. Malcolm is going to England and Donalbain is going to Ireland.

What are the three events Ross and the Old Man discuss? What is interesting about these events? (II.iiii)

Daytime is like nighttime. The kings horses are eating each other. An owl killed a falcon. Things are getting weird.

What do people in the country now suspect of Malcolm and Donalbain? (II.iiii)

Since they left, they think they bribed the guards

What does Macduff’s decision to not attend Macbeth’s coronation suggest about his attitude towards Macbeth? (II.iiii)

He is suspicious and disapproves