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| What is Lady M's reaction to the witches' prophecy? | She thinks they will have to do evil to fulfill it. |
| Who is "too full o' th' milk of human kindness?" | Lady M says that about Macbeth |
| What is meant by "too full o' th' milk of human kindness?" | Macbeth is too moral to gain the crown through evil means |
| Why does Lady M ask the spirits to "unsex" her? | She doesn't want any feminine nature to interfere with her evil plans. |
| Explain the irony in Duncan's description of M's castle as "pleasant?" | What Duncan sees as pleasant will be the site of his murder. |
| What doubts does M. express about killing Duncan? | King is M's kinsman,has honored him,given status & M is his host |
| Does M have "no spur to prick the sides of his intent?" | Lady M. goads him on to action. |
| What is Lady M's plan? | She will get guards drunk, M. will kill Duncan and blame on the guards. |
| Explain "False face must hide what false heart doth know." | We must not show the evil in our hearts in our faces. |
| What is M's 1st hallucination? | He sees a dagger. |
| Explain M's saying "words to the heat of deeds too cold breath gives." | Talking takes away the urgency to act. |
| What is Lady M's role in the murder plan? | She drugs the guards. |
| What's Lady M's 1st thought when M returns from he murder? | He wasn't able to do it. |
| What does M forget to do? | Leave the daggers with the guards |
| Explain M's saying:"To know my deed,'twere best not know myself." | It would be better not to know he was able to murder. |
| What's one purpose of the Porter's role in Act II? | Builds suspense, Comic relief;provide a part for the comedians |
| How does M diverge from the original plan? | He kills the guards. |
| Why do Malcolm & Donalbain flee? | They are afraid they'll be killed. |
| Why do others think Malcolm & Donalbain fled. | They killed Duncan |
| In Act III, what does Banquo feel about Macbeth? | He distrusts him & thinks he may have murdered Duncan. |
| Why does M fear Banquo? | Banquo is smart, knows about witches, suspects M |
| Explain M's reference to "fruitless crown & barren sceptor" | He has no sons to inherit his kingdom |
| Where is the murder of Duncan staged? | Off stage |
| Where is the murder of Banquo staged? | On stage |
| How does M manipulate the murderers into killing Banquo? | Convinces them that Banquo is the cause of their problems |
| Why does M say he can't confront Banquo at court? | Banquo has too many friends that might take offense. |
| Give 3 possible causes for M's delusions. | Lack of sleep, guilt & supernatural is real |
| Seeing Banquo's ghost, M says "blood will have blood." Explain | Banquo's spirit will demand M's death. |
