What suspicions does Banquo voice? | Macbeth became king by foul means. |
What does Banquo say that lets us know what he suspects about Macbeth? | “Thou playest more foully for it” |
Who besides Banquo knows of the witches’ prophesies? | Lady Macbeth |
In lines 51-76, what doubts does Macbeth say is troubling him? | Banquo knowing he killed Duncan and that his sons will not be kings. |
What does Macbeth tell the murderers about Banquo? | He has caused them to have bad fortune and he is their enemy. Macbeth has also promised them that they would never be punished for their crimes. |
According to Macbeth, why does he himself not kill Banquo? | He doesn’t need to be suspected for his death. |
Who else are the murderers to kill? | Fleance, Banquo’s son |
What is the meaning of Lady Macbeth’s saying: “Nought’s had, all’s spent,/ Where our desire is got without content”? | Macbeth becoming king is not what they expected. |
In lines 18-28, what affliction does Macbeth suffer? | Terrible nightmares |
In line 36, Lady Macbeth says, “You must leave this.” What does she mean? | She is telling Macbeth to leave behind Duncan’s death. |
Is Lady Macbeth aware that Macbeth has planned the death of Banquo and Fleance? | No |
How is the planning of Banquo’s murder quite different from that of Duncan’s? | Macbeth is not being urged by Lady Macbeth. |
Who is murdered in scene 3? | Banquo |
Who escapes in scene 3? | Fleance |
What is Banquo’s dying request of Fleance? | He may take revenge of his death. |
Macbeth Act 3, Scene 1-3
August 21, 2019