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| What is Banquo’s opinion of Macbeth’s conduct? | He says Macbeth is now king, Cawdor, Glamis, all, just as the Weird Women prophesized. Macbeth played most foully for it. |
| Knowing what he did, what was Banquo’s duty? | He should have revealed and avenged it. |
| What does Banquo say of the prediction of the Weird Sisters concerning himself and of the prospect of its being fulfilled? | No, He swears allegiance to the hope that he might reap the award foretold to his house. This is the direct cause of his death. |
| What is the dramatic purpose of this soliloquy in scene i? | They said that he would be the father of many kings. If that is as true as what they had said about Macbeth, they may be his oracles as well and set up hope for him. |
| What invitation does Macbeth give Banquo? | To attend a solemn supper than evening. |
| What was Macbeth’s reason for asking Banquo, “Ride you this afternoon”? | He is making plans to murder Banquo. |
| What does Macbeth say of “our bloody cousins”? | He says they have gone to England and to Ireland |
| Why does he speak of them? | To change the suspicion from himself to someone else |
| When all have retired except an attendant, what does Macbeth say to the attendant? | Attend those men our pleasure |
| What does he ask concerning Fleance? | He is included in Macbeth’s plans for murder |
| From Macbeth’s manner, has any change taken place in him? | Yes. He is positive and quick where he was undecided before. |
| Had Macbeth already been planning the murder of Banquo? | Yes. He speaks of the two murderers. |
| In the soliloquy what does Macbeth reveal about his plans and purposes? | He feels that as things now stood with both Banquo and Fleance alive, he has gained nothing for himself but has sold his soul to the devil simply to give all to Banquo |
| What is his analysis of Banquo’s character? | He is fearful of Banquo |
| What arguments does Macbeth use to induce the Murderers to kill Banquo? | Banquo was to blame for their misfortune. |
| What reason does he give as to why he does not murder Banquo himself but selects them to do it? | He could murder Banquo himself and his will could warrant it but he must not do so. He and Banquo have been friends. |
| What are his final instructions especially with regard to Fleance? | Within the hour he would inform them where to plant themselves and what the time would be. |
| With what reflection does the scene close? | Banquo will find himself in heaven tonight. |
| What is Lady Macbeth’s philosophy of life as shown in her words to Macbeth? | What is done is done. |
| From her remark on Macbeth’s entrance, what is suggested as to his emotional condition? | He is sadden and filled with remorse. |
| What does Macbeth mean by the line beginning “We have scotched the snake . . .? “? | Killed, wounded |
| What is the dramatic significance of Macbeth’s reference to Duncan? | He is disturbed. |
| What expression of affection for his wife does Macbeth give? | Love, dear wife, dearest chuck |
| What does Macbeth say about hypocrisy? | They should show Banquo special favor |
| What does he say about his mental anguish? | He has a scorpion on his mind. |
| What quick change takes place in Macbeth? | He tells his wife to be happy |
| Can Macbeth tell Lady Macbeth has plans? | No. He tells her to be innocent. |
| Does the second murderer mistrust Macbeth? | No |
| What does Fleance’s escape symbolize? | Macbeth’s doom. |
| What is the effect on Macbeth when he learns that Fleance has fled? | Everything would have been perfect had he been killed. |
| What is the effect on Macbeth on the appearance of the ghost? | He tells the Ghost that it cannot say he did it. |
| How does Lady Macbeth explain Macbeth’s actions? | She tells the Lords that Macbeth was often like this and has been so from his youth. |
| What does Macbeth say after the Ghost vanishes the first time? | Blood has been shed before now. . but they rise with 20 fatal wounds on their heads to get rid of Macbeth. |
| What causes Macbeth to reenter? | Macbeth toasts to our dear friend Banquo. |
| Why is the ghost called in again? | By Banquo’s name |
| What does Macbeth say to the Ghost? | Get out of my sight! |
| What does Lady Macbeth do? | She dismisses the guests |
| How does Lady Macbeth treat to her husband after the guests leave? | She treats him with gentleness. |
| Why Macbeth says witches put a sterile crown on my head and a barren scepter in my fist? | This refers to that Macbeth has produced no children to inherit the crown. |
| How does Macbeth convince the murders to kill Banquo? | Macbeth tells the murders that Banquo is to blame for their ruined careers and miserable lives. |
| After Macbeth convinces the murders what else does he ask them to do? | He asked the murders to kill his son Flance |
| What advice does Lady Macbeth give to her husband? | Macbeth should stop dwelling on the murder and try to enjoy their success. |
| Why does Macbeth envy the dead king? | Because the dead king sleeps peacefully and nothing can harm him. |
| What is Macbeth hiding from his wife? | Macbeth does not tell his wife of his plan to kill Banquo and Flance. |
| What goes wrong as the murders try to carry out Macbeths’ plan? | Fleance escapes |
| Describe the ghost that appears to Macbeth what does it look like and what does it do? | The ghost is a frightful sight with bloody hair and piercing eyes. Macbeth thinks its Banquo’s ghost because it is covered with wounds and shakes its head accusingly at him. |
| After the guest leave Macbeth wonders about the of who from the Banquet | Macduff |
| How does Hecate describe Macbeth | The witch describes him as irresponsible, spiteful, foolish, over-confident and selfish. |
| How does Lady Macbeth explain Macbeth's strange behavior at the banquet? | He is suffering from an illness. |
| How does Macbeth persuade the murderers to kill Banquo? | He taunts them for their lack of manliness. |
| What do the weird sisters promise to Macbeth? | The kingdom of Scotland |
| Why does Macbeth envy Malcolm? | He has been named heir to the throne. |
| What does Lady Macbeth accuse her husband of being? | A coward |
| Who said the following: "Come you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here" | Lady Macbeth |
| In Act III, Scene 6, Lennox and a Lord pin their hopes on the return of two Scottish noblemen from England. Who are the two men? | Malcolm and Macduff |
| Who said it, and what is he/she talking about?"They hailed him father to a line of kings. | In a soliloquy at the end of Scene 1, Macbeth expresses his fears about Banquo. |
| "Most royal sir, Fleance is 'scaped." | One of the murderers reports this news to Macbeth during the famous banquet scene. |
| "Thou canst not say I did it. Never shake | Macbeth startles his guests during the banquet scene by speaking directly to Banquo's ghost, which no one except Macbeth can see. |
