| Why can Banquo be considered a threat to Macbeth? | The witches said Banquo’s sons will be king, but Macbeth wants his sons and himself to be king. |
| What are Macbeth’s motives for murdering Banquo? | -Macbeth wants his sons to be king-Banquo knows of the prophecies |
| How many men does Macbeth employ for Banquo’s murder? | 2 |
| How does Macbeth convince these men to murder Banquo? | Gives them motive by saying Banquo stripped the property. |
| Who else besides Banquo does Macbeth want to be killed? | Fleance (Banquo’s son) |
| Is Macbeth still consulting Lady Macbeth concerning the murder? Why or why not? | No, because he wants to keep her in ignorance and out of the murder. |
| How is Lady Macbeths character changing? | -She is calm and isn’t as concerned about the murders.-Shows ignorance towards Macbeth. |
| How many murderers appear on the scene? | 3 |
| Who may the third murderer be? | It’s a mystery. |
| Who escapes the hands of the murderers? | Fleance |
| What is Macbeth’s reaction to the news that the murder plot was not totally successful? | He is feeling pressure b/c he didn’t kill Fleance. |
| What occurs at the banquet to upset Macbeth? | -Banquo’s ghost shows up and sits in his seat.-He’s the only one that can see him. |
| What excuse does Lady Macbeth make for her husband’s behavior? | He’s had these strange fits since his youth. |
| Whom does Macbeth fear, partly b/c of his absence at the banquet? | Macduff |
| Whom does Macbeth plan to see again? | The witches |
| What is the significance of Scene 5? | -Not written by Shakespeare-Signify’s adding to the caos of the struggle b/w good & evil |
| Who is blamed for Banquo’s death b/c he fled? | Fleance |
| Where has Macduff gone? Why? | -England, to pray the king to come to his aid -to get help to take out Macbeth |
| Name 2 quotes showing the unhappiness with Macbeth. | -“His presence at the tyrant’s feast”-“Mya soon return to this.. our suffering country under a hand accursed” |
Macbeth Act 3
July 7, 2019