macbeth ACT 3

He is suspicious that Macbeth killed Duncan.”I fear thou play’dst most foully for it.” What suspicions does Banquo voice? What does he say that lets us know what he suspects?
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth Who besides Banquo knows of witches’ prophecies?
Macbeth is planning to kill Banquo. Why does Macbeth question Banquo about his plan?
1. Banquo heard the witches’ prophecies.2. Banquo is intelligent.3. Banquo is ambitious.4. Banquo’s descendants would be kings5. He is afraid that Banquo may plot to kill him. Why is Macbeth afraid of Banquo?
He is your enemy and caused your financial problems.He is my enemy and you will be doing me a favor. What does Macbeth tell the murderers about Banquo?
Mutual friends would take sides and divide the kingdom. According to Macbeth, why does he himself not kill Banquo?
Fleance Who else are the murderers to kill?
She and Macbeth are no happier now that they have killed to become king and queen. What is the meaning of Lady Macbeth’s saying, “Naught’s had, all’s spent, Where our desire is got without content”?
He is having nightmares. From what affliction does Macbeth suffer?
He has to stop obsessing or worrying about Duncan’s murder. Lady Macbeth says, “You must leave this.” What does this mean?
No, she is not aware. Is Lady Macbeth aware that Macbeth has planned the death of Banquo and Fleance?
1. Macbeth included Lady Macbeth in his plan for murdering Duncan, but he doesn’t mention his plans for killing Banquo.2. Macbeth feels guilty for killing Duncan but does not feel guilty for killing Banquo.3. Macbeth is killing to keep the crown rather than to get the crown.4. He had someone else actually commit the murder this time. How is the planning of Banquo’s murder different from that of Duncan’s?
Banquo Who is murdered in this Act?
Fleance Who escapes the murder?
Run away and seek revenge on whoever murdered me What is Banquo’s dying request to Fleance?
The guests enter in the Banquet Hall at Macbeth’s castle. What activity opens the scene?
the ghost of Banquo Who joins the assembled group, sitting in Macbeth’s place?
She says that he has had these fits ever since he was a little boy. How does Lady Macbeth explain Macbeth’s reaction?
She disregards it and says that he is looking at an empty chair. What is Lady Macbeth’s reaction to Macbeth’s claim of seeing Banquo’s ghost?
When Macbeth saw the bloody dagger in the air To what other event in the play is this ghostly appearance similar?
Macbeth is talking out loud to the ghost, and she is afraid that he will expose his guilt. Why does Lady Macbeth ask everyone to leave?
Macduff Who refused the banquet invitation?
Go talk to the witches and check on Macduff What is Macbeth’s plan for the next day?
He is new to murder. To what does Macbeth attribute his condition?
Plans to plot Macbeth’s downfall What does Hecate plan to do?
He is suspicious of Macbeth. What is implied in Lennox’s speech at the opening of the scene?
Went to England to join Malcolm Where has Macduff gone?
He hopes to raise troops and overthrow Macbeth. What does Macduff hope to do?
No, he is guilty of killing or planning the death of four people already. Macbeth thinks that his agitation and sleeplessness will lessen in time. Do you believe that this will happen?
July 11, 2019