| What sort of things does Macbeth keep asking Banquo before he leaves? | Who/What/When/Where/How- Uses info to plan Banquo’s murder |
| Explain the Situational Irony Involving Macbeth’s Reason for killing Duncan | He helped Banquo’s sons become king |
| Explain the metaphor “For them have I put rancors in the vessel of my peace.” | Sinking own ship- The Crown |
| How does Macbeth use the analogy involving dogs when trying to convince the murderers to help him out? | Men need to be like wolves- What kind of man are you? |
| Why does Macbeth now envy Duncan, though he has taken his place as king? | Duncan sleeps eternally in peace- Macbeth cannot rest |
| What “snake” lies in a ditch and what “worm” escapes? | Banquo- Dead, Fleance- Son |
| Explain the ironies involved when Macbeth says that he wishes Banquo was at the banquet? | Dramatic Irony- We know Banquo is deadSituational Irony- Banquo’s ghostVerbal Irony- Macbeth saying he wished Banquo was there |
| Lady Macbeth’s excuse for Macbeth’s strange behavior | It was his custom, he was ill |
Macbeth Act 3
August 27, 2019