Macbeth: Acts 3 & 4 Review for Final

Why is the setting now Forres instead of Inverness?

The setting is now in Forres, because Macbeth is getting crowned king.

How does Banquo feel about Macbeth at this point, and what does he hope for himself?

He feels suspicious about Macbeth. “Thou hast it how king Cawdor, Glamis all. As the weird women promised” (III.i. 1-2). He wants the witches to set him up in hope.

What does Macbeth make of Banquo? What are some of the questions he asks Banquo in the first 45 lines?

He requests Banquo to join him at the supper. He asks him “Ride you this afternoon? Is’t far you ride” (III.i.13)?

What event will happen tonight?

The solemn supper.

Who does Macbeth blame for murdering King Duncan?

Malcolm + Donalbain.

In Macbeth’s soliloquy (lines 50-73), what is the purpose of the allusion about Caesar and Mark Anthony?

He is comparing Caesar and Mark Anthony to him and Banquo.

In Macbeth’s soliloquy (lines 50-73), what does Macbeth become angry about?

Macbeth feels threatened by Banquo. “Tis much he dares, And to that dauntless temper of his mind, He hath a wisdom that doth guide his valor to act in safety. There is none but he whose being I do fear” (III.i. 52-56).

Who does Macbeth have a second meeting with?

The murderers.

What is the purpose of this second meeting?

To plan to kill Banquo.

What reasons does Macbeth give the murderers for wanting Banquo killed?

”Both of you know Banquo was your enemy” (III.i. 118). “So is he mine, and in such blood distance That every minute of his being thrusts against my nearest of life”(III.i. 120-122).

What events will happen tonight?

Banquo will die, with the solemn supper occurring.

How is Macbeth’s character changing?

He is becoming more ambitious after killing King Duncan. He plans to want to kill Banquo, and his son.

According to Macbeth, who is sleeping well and who is not?

King Duncan is sleeping well. Him and Lady Macbeth are not. “Duncan is in his grave After life’s fitful fever he sleeps well” (III.ii. 22-23). “Ere we will eat our meal in fear and sleep in the affliction of these terrible of dreams” (III.ii. 17-18).

What instructions does Macbeth give to Lady Macbeth, and what is her reaction to him?

He tells her to honor Banquo and disguise their faces from their hearts. She tells him to let the idea of killing Banquo and his son to go. “You must leave this” (III.ii.35).

In what ways have Macbeth and Lady Macbeth switched roles in the play?

Macbeth wants to kill Banquo for praise. He has turned ruthless, instead of her. She is wanting him to not go along with this idea. “Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chuck, Till thou applaud the deed” (III.ii. 45-46).

In Act 3 of scene 3, who dies? Who doesn’t?

Banquo dies, his son Fleance flees. “There’s but one down. The son is fled” (III.iii. 19).

How does Lady Macbeth defend her husband’s behavior?

She defends her husband, by saying he had been very welcoming. “While ‘tis a-making, ‘Tis given with welcome. To feed were best at home” (III.iv. 36-37).

Describe Lady Macbeth’s state of mind at the “dinner scene”.

Lady Macbeth, is trying to hide the fact that Macbeth is seeing visions of Banquo as a ghost. “Sit worth friends. My lord is often thus, And hath been from his youth. Pray you keep seat. The fit is momentary. Upon a thought He will again be well” (III.iv. 55-58). She is trying to keep the feast going.

Describe Macbeth’s state of mind at the “dinner scene”.

Macbeth is feeling delusional. Having seen Banquo continuously reappearing as a ghost. “Avaunt and quit my sight! Let the earth hide thee” (III.iv.96)!

Who did not attend Macbeth’s feast?

Macduff.

At the end of Act 3 of scene 4, where does Macbeth say he will go? Why does he need to go there?

He says he will go meet with the weird sisters. He needs to go there to see if the worst means the worst.

What are Hecat’s plans for Macbeth? Explain her plans, then tell why she is doing this.

She wants to make Macbeth feel confused. She wants him to reject faith, hate death and believe his hopes above wisdom, grace and fear. She is doing this because the witches have been doing spells without her. And doesn’t like him very much, calling him a wayward son.

What does Lennox say about Malcolm, Donalbain and Fleance?

Malcolm and Donalbain had killed their father (King Duncan). Fleance had killed his own father, by fleeing.

Where has Macduff gone and why?

Macduff has gone to worship the holy king, Edward in England. He goes to England to ask for assistance to overthrow Macbeth.

What does Lennox hope for?

He hopes for peace for Scotland.

“Thou hast it now, King, Cawdor, Glamis, all, As the weird women promised, and, I fear, Thou play’dst most foully for’t. Yet it was said It should not stand in thy posterity But that myself should be the root and father Of many kings” (III.i. 1-6). Who says this?

Banquo.

“Tonight we hold a solemn supper, sir, And I’ll request your presence” (III.i 13-14). Who says this?

Macbeth to Banquo.

“Our fears in Banquo stick deep, And in his royalty of nature regions that Which would be feared. “Tis much he dares, And to that dauntless temper of his mind, He hath a wisdom that doth guide his valor To act in safety. There is none but he Whose being I do fear and, under him My genius is rebuked, as it is said Mark Anthony’s was by Caesar” (III.i. 50-58. Who says this?

Macbeth.

“Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown, And put a barren scepter in my grip” (III.i. 62-63). Who says this?

Macbeth.

“Both of you know Banquo was your enemy” (III.i. 118). Who says this?

Macbeth.

“So is he mine, and in such bloody distance That every minute of his being thrusts Against my near’st of life” (III.i. 120-122). Who says this?

Macbeth to the murderers.

“It is concluded. Banquo, thy soul’s flight, If it find heaven, must find it out tonight” (III.i. 146-147). Who says this?

Macbeth.

“Let your remembrance apply to Banquo. Present him eminence both with eye and tongue. Unsafe the while that we must lave Our honors in these flattering streams And make our faces vizards to our hearts, Disguising what they are” (III.ii. 30-34). Who says this?

Macbeth to Lady Macbeth.

“You must leave this” (III.ii. 35). Who says this?

Lady Macbeth.

“Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chuck, Till thou applaud the deed” (III.ii. 45-46). Who says this?

Macbeth to Lady Macbeth.

“Ay my good lord. Safe in a ditch he bides, With twenty trenched gashes on his head, The least a death to nature” (III.iv. 28-29). Who says this?

Murderer #1.

“We’re the graced person of our Banquo present, Who may I rather challenge for unkindness Than pity for mischance” (III.iv. 44). Who says this?

Macbeth.

“Sit, worthy friends. My lord is often thus, And hath been from his youth. Pray you, keep seat. The fit is momentary. Upon a thought He will again be well” (III.iv. 55-58). Who says this?

Lady Macbeth to the ones at the solemn supper.

“Avaunt, and quit my sight! Let the earth hide thee” (III.iv. 96). Who says this?

Macbeth to Banquo’s ghost.

“There’s not a one of them but in his house I keep a servant fee’d. I will tomorrow, And betimes I will, to the weird sisters. More shall they speak, for now I am bent to know, By the worst means, the worst. For mine own good” (III.iv. 134-138). Who says this?

Macbeth to Lady Macbeth.

“You lack the season of all natures, sleep” (III.iv. 144). Who says this?

Lady Macbeth.

“And that distilled by magic sleights, Shall raise such artificial sprites As by the strength of their illusion Shall draw him on to his confusion. He shall spurn fate, scorn death, and bear His hopes ‘bove wisdom, grace and fear” (III.v. 26-31). Who says this?

Hecat.

“And you all know security Is mortals’ chiefest enemy” (III.v. 33). Who says this?

Hecat.

“Whom, you say, if’t please you, Fleance killed, For Fleance fled. Men must not walk too late. Who cannot want the thought how monstrous It was for Malcolm and for Donalbain To kill their gracious father” (III.vi. 6-10). Who says this?

Lennox.

“Of the most pious Edward with such grace That the malevolence of fortune nothing Takes from his high respect. Thither Macduff Is gone to pray the holy king, upon his aid To wake Northumberland and Warlike Siward, That by the help of these with Him above To ratify the work we may again Give to our tables meat, sleep to our nights, Free from our feasts and banquets bloody knives” (III.vi. 27-35). Who says this?

Lord.

”His wisdom can provide. Some holy angel Fly to the court of England and unfold His message ere he come, that a swift blessing May soon return to this our suffering country” (III.vi. 45-48). Who says this?

Lennox.

Apparitions

Artificial sprites. 1st: Armored head. 2nd: Bloody child. 3rd: A crowned child, holding a tree.

Lady Macduff

Macduff’s wife. Is warned by the Messenger that she is in danger.

Son

Macduff/Lady Macduff’s son. Ends up getting stabbed by one of the murderers.

What are the Witches doing at the beginning of Act 4?

They are forming a potion. With items, such as toad under cold stone, sweltered venom, fillet of a fenny snake, eye of newt and toe of frog.

Apparition #1

An armored head. It says to beware of Macduff.

Apparition #2

A blood child. It says that no one will harm Macbeth.

Apparition #3

A crowned child holding a tree. It says that Macbeth shall never been be defeated, until he has to face the Great Birnam Wood.

Macbeth’s request

A show of eight kings appearing, the last is Banquo’s ghost with a glass in his hand.

Remember from act 3: According to Hecat, what purpose would these Apparitions serve Macbeth?

Those apparitions will make him obtain his destiny. And, make him feel confused. “Shall draw him on to his confusion. He shall spurn fate, scorn death and bear his hopes above wisdom, grace and fear” (III.v. 29-33). Making security his own enemy.

What does Macbeth decide to do with the information the Witches give him? Explain why he plans this.

He is going to plan to kill Macduff’s family line, but not him. He plans this, because the witches tell him to beware of Macduff.

What does Lady Macduff say is the reason for her husband leaving?

She says he leaves them, because he had not loved his family, because he had left his family, and title. Calling him a traitor, and fatherless.

What does Lady Macduff tell her son about his father? How does he respond?

She tells him that his father is dead. Questioning how he will live. He responds by saying “As birds do mother” (IV.ii. 31).

What happens to Lady Macduff and her son?

Her son ends up getting stabbed by one of the murderers. Lady Macduff ends up running away, crying “murder”.

Explain the nature of the conversation between Malcolm and Macduff in scene 3.

Macduff wants Malcolm to be the king of Scotland.

What terrible things does Malcolm tell Macduff about himself?

If he was king, he would remove lands that nobles had. And, destroy them for wealth. And, create fights to occur between the good and loyal.

Why does Malcolm make himself seem like he’d be a terrible king?

He is hoping Macduff is real to him. And, can trust him.

What news does Ross bring to Macduff?

His castle had been attacked. Along with, his wife, children, servants and everyone.

What advice does Malcolm give to Macduff about his grief?

He tells him to dispute it like a man. And, allow his grief to become anger. Telling him, “Be this the whetstone of your sword. Let grief convert to anger. Blunt not the heart, enrage it” (IV.iii. 228-229).

What do Malcolm, and Macduff plan to do now? Who will help them?

They plan to go to the king to overthrow Macbeth, and restore the rightful throne. They will have help of King Edward of England.

“Something wicked this way comes” Who says this?

Witch #2.

“ ‘Tis two to three, my lord, that bring you word Macduff is fled to England” (IV.i. 141). Who says this?

Lennox.

“The castle of Macduff I will surprise, Seize upon Fife, give to the edge o’ the sword His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls That trace him in his line” (IV.i. 151-152). Who says this?

Macbeth.

“Wisdom? To leave his wife, to leave his babes, His mansion and his titles in a place From whence himself does fly? He loves us not, He wants the natural touch” (IV.ii. 6-9). Who says this?

Lady Macduff.

“He had none. His flight was madness. When our actions do not, Our fears do make us traitors” (IV.ii. 3). Who says this?

Lady Macduff.

”He is noble, wise, judicious, and best knows The fits o’ the season. I dare not speak much further” (IV.ii. 16-19). Who says this?

Ross, talking about Macduff.

“Fathered he is, and yet he’s fatherless” (IV.ii. 28). Who says this?

Lady Macduff.

“As birds do, mother” (IV.ii. 31). Who says this?

Lady Macduff’s son.

“Everyone that does so is a traitor, and must be hanged” (IV.ii. 49). Who says this?

Lady Macduff to her son.

“Bless you fair dame. I am not to you known, Though in your state of honor I am perfect. I doubt some danger does approach you nearly. If you will take a homely man’s advice” (IV.ii. 63-66). Who says this?

The messenger to Lady Macduff.

“What, you egg! Young fry of treachery”(IV.ii. 82). Who says this?

Murderer #1 to Lady Macduff’s son.

“Whither should I fly? I have done no harm” (IV.ii. 71-72). Who says this?

Lady Macduff.

“I think our country sinks beneath the yoke. It weeps, it bleeds and each new day a gash Is added to her wounds” (IV.iii. 39-41). Who says this?

Malcolm.

“A stanchless avarice that, were I king, I should cut off the nobles for their lands, Desire his jewels and this other’s house, And my more having would be as a sauce To make me hunger more, that I should forge Quarrels unjust against the good and loyal, Destroying them for wealth” (IV.iii. 78-83). Who says this?

Malcolm.

“No less in truth than life. My first false speaking Was this upon myself” (IV.iii. 130-131). Who says this?

Malcolm to Macduff.

“Your castle is surprised, your wife and babes Savagely slaughtered” (IV.iii. 204-205). Who says this?

Ross.

“Dispute it like a man” (IV.iii. 219). Who says this?

Malcolm.

“Be this whetstone of your sword. Let grief convert to anger. Blunt not the heart, enrage it” (IV.iii. 228-229). Who says this?

Malcolm.

“This time goes manly. Come, go we to the king. Our power is ready; Our lack is nothing but our leave. Macbeth Is ripe for shaking, and the powers above Put on their instruments” (IV.iii. 235-239). Who says this?

Malcolm.