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repose rest, sleep; quietness, ease; peace, calmnessIn Context: “Restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature gives way to repose” (II.i.10-11) {Banquo speaking to Fleance} entreat to ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something; to beg. withal postpositively with…

4 apparitions The first apparition is a vision of an armed head that says “Beware Macduff.”The second apparition is a vision of a small child, bloodied that declares that Macbeth cannot be harmed by a man born of woman.The third…

What does Duncan do in Act 2 to show his benevalence? He gives gifts How do Macbeth and Banquo differ in their thoughts about the witches? Banquo has nightmares of them, and thinks of them a lot. Macbeth says he…

ACT 4:Each apparition Armed headblood childchild crowned with tree in handline of kings with Banquo’s image as the last king Meaning of each apparation Beware Macduffno man of woman born shall ever harm MacbethMacbeth shall not perish until Birnam Wood…

Why does shakespeare open the play by showing the witches? Why is it good for Macbeth not to appear first? to set the scene up, to have suspense and get an impression of Macbeth How does Duncun reward Macbeth for…

“Out, damned spot! Out, I say! One, two:why, then, ’tis time to do’t.” MADNESS Lady Macbeth Act 5 Scene 1 “My thought, whose murder yet is but fantastical,Shakes so my single state of man that functionIs smothered in surmise” AMBITION…

3 Witches Fates who foretold Macbeth’s destiny Macbeth Thane of Glamis, general in Duncan’s army, becomes Thane of Cawdor for his bravery, kills King Duncan, becomes King of Scotland, killed by Macduff Malcom Elder son of King Duncan, the heir…

“Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown, and put a barren scepter in my gripe, Thence to be wrenched from an unlineal hand, No son of mine succeeding.” Macbeth:Means that he cannot have children( barren scepter, unlineal hand) “Thou…

Who is Duncan? The king of Scotland Who is Macbeth in relation to Duncan? His cousin How will understanding this relationship help you as you read? This will help the reader understand Macbeth’s actions What might you predict based on…

What suspicion about Macbeth does Banquo reveal in his soliloquy? Banquo suspects Macbeth of murdering King Duncan. What is Banquo hoping for ? He hopes that his prophecies will come true. That his sons will be king What does Macbeth…