| Macbeth asks Banquo to meet him later for “some words.” What incentive does he offer Banquo? How does Banquo reply? | He asks him to stick with him and then there would be a reward. he would do anything for him as long as it would keep his conscience clean. |
| What gift does King Duncan give to Lady Macbeth as a token of his esteem for her and her husband? | A diamond ring |
| Describe the “fatal vision” that Macbeth has at the end of scene 1. What details fore- shadow the action to come? What does this scene reveal about Macbeth’s feelings concerning the murder? | he sees a dagger floating in mid-air, which points towards the chamber of Duncan |
| Describe Macbeth’s state of mind after he murders Duncan. How is he acting? What is he upset about, besides killing Duncan? What effects does he think the murders will have? | He is paranoid and worried about him not being able to sleep and while |
| Describe Lady Macbeth’s state of mind after the murder. How is she acting? Why is she angry with Macbeth? | She angry with him because he trys to frame the guards but he sill has the dagger |
| What advice does she give Macbeth? | She explains to him that is he doesn’t stop thinking about the murder that he will go crazy |
| In scene 3, what is the porter pretending as he goes to open the gate? What are his opinions about too much drink? | He is pondering what it would be like to be the door-keeper of hell. It sets you up for a fall. It gets you up but it keeps you from getting off. It persuades you and discourages you. It gives you an erection but doesn’t let you keep it, |
| Who discovers Duncan’s body? | McDuff |
| Macbeth’s speech in scene 3, lines 92-97 are significant. Explain why. | That when he is like life isn’t worth living anymore |
| What reason does Macbeth give for killing the two guards? | to keep them from protecting the King and being witnesses, and keep them from blaming him But he says he did it out of rage from them killing duncan |
| Why does Lady Macbeth faint? | She was worried that mcbeth would admit that he killed Duncan and he wanted to take the attentuion off of him |
| Why do Malcolm and Donalbain leave, and where do they go? | They are afraid for their lives and they leave to London but this makes them suspicious |
| In what way has Nature reacted to Duncan’s murder? | Lenox says that the chimneys are blown down by unusually strong winds, Screams of death and owl screams are heard throughout the night, there was a earthquake. A owl killed a falcon, and duncans horses went wild. And its dark |
| Who is suspicious of Macbeth in scene 4? | ross |
macbeth act 2
July 6, 2019