What suspicions does Banquo voice? What does he say that lets us know what he suspects? | Macbeth became King by foul means. |
Who besides Banquo knows of the witches’ prophesies? | Lady Macbeth |
Why does Macbeth question Banquo about his plans? | He is planning on killing him |
In lines 51-76, what doubts does Macbeth say is troubling him? | Banquo knowing he killed duncan and 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? (lines 130-138) | He doesn’t need to suspected for his death and he fears Banquo |
. Who else are the murderers to kill? | Fleance, Banquo’s son |
. What is the meaning of Lady Macbeth’s saying: “Naught’s had, all’s spent,/Where our desire is got without content”? | Macbeth becoming king is not what they expected. |
In lines 18-28, from affliction does Macbeth suffer? | Terrible nightmares. |
In line 39, Lady Macbeth says, “You must leave this.” What does she mean? | She’s 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 this scene? | Banquo |
Who escapes? | Fleance |
What is Banquo’s dying request of Fleance? | He may take revenge of his death |
What activity opens this scene? | Banquet |
Who joins the assembled group, sitting in Macbeth’s place? | Ghost of banquo |
How does Lady Macbeth explain Macbeth’s strange reaction? | That he has done this since he was young. |
How does Lady Macbeth respond to Macbeth when he says he sees Banquo’s ghost? | She says that he is weak under pressure. |
Why does Lady Macbeth ask everyone to leave? | Macbeth is getting worse. |
Who refused the banquet invitation? | Macduff |
What is Macbeth’s plan for the next day? | Send a spy to Macduff’s house and go see the weird sisters. |
Macbeth says in lines 143-145 what is causing him to be so unsettled emotionally. What does he imply will help him? | inexperience, sleep will help him. |
What does Hecate plan to do? | Summon Macbeth to a meeting. She plans to put a spell on him to become overconfidence. She also will give Macbeth more hallucinations |
What is implied in Lennox’s speech at the beginning of scene 6? | Macbeth’s sincerity and how loyal Lennox is to Macbeth. He believes Macbeth handled things well |
Where has Macduff gone? | To england to meet king edward. |
What does he hope to do there? | To convince them to help him dethrone Macbeth. |
What dramatic purpose does this scene serve? | Macbeth’s end is near. |
This act marks the turning point for Macbeth’s fortunes. At what point does this happen? | After seeing Banquo’s ghost and realizing that he cant turn back. |
Macbeth Act 3 Scene 4
August 9, 2019