| Why has the doctor been called to Dunsinane? | The doctor observed Lady Macbeth because she had been sleepwalking |
| What motion does Lady Macbeth make continuously? | Repeats the “washing hands” motion. |
| What is the doctor’s evaluation/ prognosis of Lady Macbeth’s problem? | The doctor concludes that Lady Macbeth is sleepwalking & is confessing her sins. |
| Who are Menteith, Caithness, & Agnes? Are they on Macbeth’s side? | They are noble men fighting against Macbeth. |
| Why is it significant that Macbeth is now referred to as a tyrant? | First was loved and now is hated and feared by everyone. |
| What does the clothing imagery mean? | Macbeth realizes his role & responsibilities are too much for him to fill. |
| What reports does the servant bring Macbeth? (Or try to bring him?) | Servant tries to warn Macbeth about the approaching soldiers under Siward. |
| Why does Macbeth make light of the servant’s reports? | Because he had faith in the witches prophecies. |
| Will Macbeth be happy as long as he holds on to this tile? | Yes. |
| What does the doctor wish? | That he is far away from Dunisnane? |
| Why does Malcolm tell the soldiers to cut boughs from the trees in Birnam Wood? | Malcolm says this in order for them to hide the size of their army that will attack Macbeth. |
| What happens at the beginning of this scene? (Scene 5) | Lady Macbeth dies from her sins. |
| How does Macbeth react? | Calmly to the death of this wife. |
| Paraphrase Macbeth’s soliloquy following the announcement he receives. | He is determined to kill the king. |
| What message is delivered to Macbeth? | That Birnam Wood is rapidly approaching the castle. |
| What are the attitudes of Siward & Macduff as they prepare to fight? | Siward & Macduff are confident & will fight until the end. |
| Why is Macbeth unafraid of Young Siward? | Because of the witches’ prophecies. |
| What spurs Macduff on w/ such determination? | Revenge. |
| Explain the line “of all men else I have avoided thee!” -Macbeth | This means that Macbeth’s the only man he avoided because he has already killed his whole family. |
| What surprise does Macbeth learn from Macduff? | Macduff was delivered by C-section “he is not born from a woman” |
| Does Macbeth give up when he realizes he has been tricked by the witches? | No. |
| What “prize” does Macduff bring to Malcolm? | Macbeth’s head. |
| Who will now be king of Scotland? | Malcolm |
Macbeth Act 5 Study Guide Questions
August 18, 2019