What “cursed thoughts” does Banquo have? | he is suspicious of Macbeth |
why would Banquo be suspicious of Macbeth? | he saw the witches prophecy and saw how Macbeth reacted to it |
what lie does Macbeth tell Banquo? | that he has no thoughts of the witches |
what is the meaning of Banquo’s answer to Macbeth? | he is going to be loyal as king as long as he doesn’t have to be disloyal to Duncan |
what causes Macbeth to think he sees a dagger? | he is nervous/guilty about killing Duncan so he hallucinates |
At the end of Scene 1, a bell rings. What is the significance of this? | it signals the time is right to murder Duncan |
what was to be lady macbeth’s role in murder? | 1- get the guards drunk 2-stay with them until they pass out3- ring the bell when its time to murder |
What omen of death does Lady Macbeth hear? | the screeching of an owl (sign of death) |
Why does Lady Macbeth say she didn’t commit the murder herself? | sleeping Duncan looked like her father |
What words about himself does Macbeth believe he hears? | “Macbeth is murdered sleep” meaning he won’t be able to sleep in peace ever again |
How did Macbeth mismanage the murder? | he forgot to leave the dagger |
what mistake did lady macbeth make? | she told Macbeth to wash his hands before he went and smeared the blood on the guards |
Both Macbeth and his lady comment upon the effectiveness of water in cleansing away their involvement in the deed. How do they differ? | Lady Mac thinks if you get rid of the evidence then you didnt do it, but Mac is filled with guilt |
Why has Macduff come to Macbeth’s castle? | to be at Duncan’s command- Duncan asked him to be there at this time |
What unusual things happened to Macduff and Lennox during the night? | they heard screams of death in the night, stormy night with chimneys blown down, screech of death (owl) and the earth trembled/shook |
who discovers the murder? | Macduff |
Why does Macbeth kill the king’s men? | so they won’t be able to talk and try to prove their innocence or accuse him |
at this point, how many people has Macbeth killed? | 3- Duncan and his 2 guards |
Why might Lady Macbeth pretend to faint? | to take attention off Macbeth so he won’t say anything to mess up |
What actions do Malcolm and Donalbain take? | they each flee the country- going separate ways- Malcolm to England and Donalbain to Ireland |
Ross and the Old Man discuss the strange events occurring. How are these strange events similar? | they are all unnatural acts (shows that nature is out of whack) ; an owl killed a falcon, dark during the day, horses ate each other, children are killing their parents |
How does popular opinion account for the murder? | people think that Malcolm and Donalbain did it- hired the guards do do it |
Who has been named king? | Macbeth |
Why does Macduff not plan to attend Macbeth’s coronation? | he’ suspicious of Macbeth’s rapid succession of the throne |
the kings castle | foress |
Macduff’s home | fife |
Name the characters who have shown they are suspicious of Macbeth’s rapid ascent to the throne- | Banquo and Macduff |
“to know my deed, ‘twerp best not know myself” Mac to Lady- it’s better to be lost in my thoughts than aware of what I ahve done | quote |
who is Banquo’s son? | Fleance |
what did Lennox and Macduff do? | knocked on the door the morning after Duncan was killed |
who are Duncan’s sons? | Donalbain and Malcolm |
who flees the country? | Donalbain and Malcolm? |
why did they flee? | people thought they killed Duncan |
Macbeth Act 2
August 18, 2019