| Foil character | One who has the traits or characteristics that another character lacks |
| “And I fear/ thou play’dst most foully for it. “ | Speaker: BanquoMeaning: thinks Macbeth May have done something evil to fulfill his prophecy Significance: is suspicious of his friend |
| What does Macbeth question Banquo? | Are you going anywhere tonight? Are you going far? Is fleance going with you? |
| “To be this is nothing, but to be safely thus.” | Speaker: MacbethMeaning: to be king is nothing if he is not secure about his position Significance: the crown does not bring Macbeth peace of mind or security. He will have to take further measures. |
| What does the soliloquy reveal about macbeths feelings toward Banquo and his prophecies? | Macbeth fears Banquo because he is noble daring and wise |
| “Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown/ and put a barren scepter in my gripe” | Speaker: MacbethMeaning: his sons will not inherit the throneSignificance: provides more motivation for banquos murder |
| What are the motivations for banquos murder? | 1. Banquo is suspicious2. Banquo did not accept the proposal3. Banquo will be the father of kings |
| What does Macbeth tell the hired assassins? | That Banquo is the cause of their economic ruin. |
| What are the conditions for banquos murder? | Must be done tonight, must take place away from the castle, and fleance must also be killed |
| “Naught’s had, all’s spent,/ where our desire is got without our content. “ | Speaker: lady MacbethMeaning: the desire to be king and queen is nothing unless they’re contentSignificance: lady Macbeth lacks peace of mind |
| “o, full of scorpions is my mind,dear wife. “ | Speaker: MacbethMeaning: Macbeth is thinking of evil and deadly deeds Significance: lady Macbeth thinks he is remorseful about Duncan’s murder, but he is planning the murder of Banquo |
| “Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chuck,/ till thou applaud the deed. “ | Speaker: MacbethMeaning: Macbeth does not want his wife to know his plansSignificance: their relationship is falling apart; he thinks she will respect his bravery for taking action |
| What is the climax? | The murder of Banquo |
| What is the turning point? | The escape of fleance |
| What does lady Macbeth blame macbeths craziness on? | A childhood illness |
| What is evidence of macbeths moral degradation? | He has spies and he plans to seek the witches for more information. |
| “We are yet but young in deed. “ | Speaker: Macbeth Meaning: Macbeth feels they are novices in evil; they’ll get used to it. Significance: he tries to rationalize the appearance of the ghost |
| What happens when Macbeth decides to seek the witches on his own? | He puts his fate in the witches hands. |
| Why is Hecate upset? | She has not been included in the evil activity and she wants credit |
| How do the witches create a false sense of security for Macbeth? | Spurn fate, scorn death, and bear false hope |
| “He has borne all things well” | Speaker: Lennox Meaning: things have gone well for Macbeth Significance: Lennox is suspicious |
Macbeth Act III
August 20, 2019