| Why does MacBeth have Banquo killed? | MacBeth fears Banquo’s children will end up on the throne and he doesn’t want that to happen. |
| Why does MacBeth hire murderers to kill Banquo? | He is already guilty enough from having killed Duncan and doesn’t want to have more guilt by killing his friend, Banquo. |
| How does MacBeth feel with his new found power? | He is very insecure about one of his enemies taking it from him. |
| What happens when the murderers try to kill Banquo and his son? | They kill Banquo, but let his son escape. |
| What does the ghost of Banquo do to MacBeth’s paranoia? | It makes him completely insane. He knows he can never be free of the guilt connected with killing his friends. |
| How does Lady MacBeth make him feel better after seeing the ghost? | She attempts to get him to go to sleep. |
MacBeth Act III
August 4, 2019