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A heavy summons lies like lead upon me,And yet I would not sleep. Merciful powers,Restrain in me the cursèd thoughts that natureGives way to in repose. BanquoSpeaking of how he feels tired and how he wishes that he would stop…

Who is Banquo’s son? Fleance Why is Banquo awake? He dreamt of the witches prophecies After Banquo leaves, what does Macbeth tell his servant? To tell Lady Macbeth to make the “drinks” for the soldiers When Macbeth returns in Scene…

What is the tone of the dialogue between Macbeth and Banquo in scene i? very cordial but kind of these because macbeth is suspicious that banquet know and vice versa. macbeth will use any kind of treachery to get what…

Macbeth Scottish general and Thane of Glamis. Was told that he would become the new Thane of Cawdor and eventually King. Cousin of Duncan. Killed Macdonwald. Lady Macbeth Manipulative and devious woman. Hungry for power and position. Wants Macbeth to…

Fair is foul and foul is fair witches what bloody man is that? king duncan a drum, a drun! macbeth doth come witch so foul and fair a day i have not seen macbeth all hail, macbeth, that shalt be…

Thou art the best o’ th’ cutthroats, yet he’s good that did the like for fleance. If thou didst it, thou art nonpareil Macbeth to first murderer. When macbeth asks whose blood is on his face. Significance: a pun because…

What does Banquo say about the state of the heavens? There’s husbandry in heaven; Their candles are all out Banquo says he cannot sleep A heavy summons lies like lead upon me, And yet I would not sleep. Banquo invokes…

How has Banquo’s attitude towards Macbeth changed? Banquo does not trust Macbeth, but wonders if he got his position through doing bad things What did Macbeth invite Banquo to attend? A banquet How does Macbeth convince the murderers to kill…

Scene i. Sleepwalking scene Reveals Lady Macbeth as she is behind her false face. As strong as she was, she cant bear the burden of what has happened Purposes of scene i (sleepwalking scene) 1. Reveals breakdown of her character2.…

Tragedy A piece of literature that examines the downfall of a noble and dignified character. Tragic flaw The quality that leads the character to his or her downfall. Suspension of disbelief The act by which the reader willingly sets aside…