| Why does Lady Macbeth repeatedly wash her hands? | Lady Macbeth’s heavy guilt serves as a symbol, because she believes that her perfectly clean hands are covered in blood, which never washes away |
| What do the doctor and gentlewoman see Lady Macbeth doing? What do they decide to do? | She is sleepwalking and talking about the murders. The doctor decides his best move is tonot mention that he heard anything, and he tells the woman to keep an eye on LadyMacbeth. |
| What is Macbeth doing in preparation for the attack? | Macbeth put up banners and made fun of their army |
| Why is it important that Young Siward died with wounds to the front chest? | It is important because being hit in the chest proves that he decided to fight Macbeth head on instead of fighting, indicating the respect he has earned. If his wounds originated from his back, it shows that he attempted to run away from the battle, earning him the title of a coward. |
| Who decides who becomes king and who does he choose? | Macduff decides that Malcolm should be king since he was the next in line for the throne. |
| What is Macbeth’s reaction to the news that Birnam Wood is moving? | “Arm, arm, and out!” He’s going to fight to the bitter end and take down the whole universewith him, if necessary. |
| What is Macbeth’s reaction to Lady Macbeth’s death? | He takes it very calmly, saying she would have died sooner or later, anyway. |
| What does Malcolm explain about the state of Macbeth’s armies? | Malcolm says on the battlefield, Macbeth’s army has been deliberately missing them. It seems no one wishes for Macbeth to be king, not even his own side! |
| What trick does Malcolm use to hide the number of men in his army? | He has his men cut off tree branches and use them as camouflage. |
| What does Macbeth want the doctor to do for his wife? | He wants the doctor to ease her suffering, to give her something to make her oblivious toher weighty troubles. |
Macbeth act 5 questions
July 13, 2019