| Why does Macbeth want Banquo and Fleance dead? | Banquo is suspicious, Fleance could become king. |
| What is Macbeth’s plan for killing Banquo and Fleance? Does it work? | He will kill them whilw they’re horseback riding: Banquo dies & Fleance escapes |
| Macbeth says, “The worm that’s fled hath nature that in time will venom breed, no teeth for the present. What does that mean? | He says this after he finds out Fleance has escaped. He means Fleance will be a problem in the future. |
| Who did Macbeth see at the banquet table? | Ghost of Banquo. |
| How does Lady Macbeth cover for Macbeth at the banquet? What excuse does she give for Macbeth’s wild talk? | He isn’t well. It’s an illness he has had since he was a chid |
| Who else is missing from the banquet table? | Macduff |
| Macbeth says, “I am blood stepped in so far that should I wade no more, returning were as tedious as go o’er.” What does he mean? | There will be more violence, there is no going back. |
| What does Hecate want the witches to do? | He wants the witches to give Macbeth visions that will give him false impressions so he continues on his path of destruction. |
| What does Lennox think about Macbeth, Fleance, and Duncan’s sons? | He thinks Macbeth is the good guy, Fleance killed Banquo, and Duncan’s sons killed the king. |
Macbeth Act 3
July 24, 2019