ACT 3 Study Questions
Scene 1
1) What is Banquo’s opening soliloquy about? Please translate it line by line.
He is suspicious about Macbeth and knows that Macbeth must of done something foul; witches propchey came true.
2) Why does Macbeth wish Banquo dead (name at least 2 reasons)—look at his speech in lines 50-76?
Macbeth is suspicious of Banquo and doesn't trust him; thinks Banquo is going against him wanting the crown for himself.
3) What is significant about the following quote, “For them the gracious Duncan I have murder;/ Put rancors in the vessel of my peace/ only for them,”
Macbeth has killed the holy Duncan, chosen from God, but he must be king in safety.
4) How does Macbeth convince the murders?
Macbeth speaks in prose, to win the Murderer's confidence; trying to convince them that Banquo is their enemy and not Macbeth.
Scene 2
1) What is significant about the quote, “We have scotched the snake not killed it./ She’ll close and be herself, whilst our poor malice/ remains in danger of the former tooth.” What does Macbeth mean?
The plan of killing Duncan was ssuccesful, but they really haven't killed Duncan (Banquo still fights for Duncan) They are in danger because of Banquo.
2) Why does Macbeth tell his wife, “Be innocent of the knowledge dearest chuck,/ till thou applaud the deed.”? Be stupid and don't be smart for its too dangerous to give even the slightest hint that they killed Duncan and are planning to kill Banquo.
3) What is significant in the quote, “Come, seeling night, Scarf up the tender eye of pitiful day,/ and with bloody and invisible hand/ cancel and tear to pieces that great bond/ which keeps me pale.” What is Macbeth saying and what is the great bond? Inviting evil spirits to keep everything together and cancel fear and the bond he has with Banquo.
4) Explain the symbolism of crows, night and sleep in this scene. What does it suggest?
Crows symbolize death and are known to come out of the night, but sleep represents a dead cropse (Banquo) Murders on their way to kill Banquo.
Scene 3
1) What happens in this scene? What is botched?
Banquo tells Fleance to escape and the murders kill Banquo.
Scene 4
1) What event is most important in this scene?
Macbeth sees the ghost of Banquo sitting in his chair.
2) Why does Macbeth say, “There the grown serpent lies; the worm that’s fled/ hath nature that in time will venom breed,/ no teeth for the present.” What is he talking about? Who is he talking about?
Fleance will in time become a great threat to Macbeth.
3) What is significant about Banquo’s ghost? What does it suggest? How does Macbeth react to it? Is it real or in Macbeth’s mind? Banquo's ghost sits in the king's chair. It suggest that soon Macbeth will fall. Macbeth freaks out and doesn't know if the guest are playing tricks on him. It can be both.
4) Discuss how blood is used in this scene
Blood is used as a symbol of what Macbeth is doing in order to get what he wants in order to reach his goal. His hands will never be "clean".
? What does it symbolize?
Macbeth's hands will never be "clean".
5) How does Lady Macbeth react to Macbeth’s visions?
Lady Macbeth starts to freak out herself, but Macbeth tells her that's okay and that he will take care of everything.
Scene 5
1) Most critics think this scene was placed into Macbeth by a different/later author (someone other Shakespeare). Do you agree or not? Why? Yes, there was no way Shakespeare would use words like "saucy" or "angerly". Shakespeare would also not use words like "fear" and "bear" to rhyme, when they don't even rhyme.
Scene 6
1) What does Lennox say in this scene about Fleance and Banquo?
Lennox says that Fleance his killed Banquo and fled from Macbeth.
2) What would have happened to Duncan's sons if Macbeth had them under lock and key?
Macbeth would either probably kill him for murder of their father or have them face jail time.
3) Where did MacDuff go?
Macduff went to far far away from Macbeth.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Act III Summary
Banquo is suspicious and Macbeth arranges to have him murdered. Lady Macbeth is also uneasy; Macbeth assures her that he will take some action-but he refuses to tell her more. Banqup is murdered-but Fleance escapes. Macbeth and his wife welcome the guests to their state banquet. The Ghost of Banquo appears but only Macbeth can see it, and his strange behavior startles his wife and their guests. The witches and their queen Hecate prepare for another meeting with Macbeth. This work is not Shakespeare's. Lennox and an unnamed Lord discuss the state of affairs: Malcolm is in England; Macduff has gone to join him; and the English king is raising an army to fight against Macbeth.
Monday, January 26, 2015
Outline of MacBeth (Notes)
Elements of Tragedy
1) Tragic Hero
2) Fated to fall
3) internal or external conflict
4) dramatic foils
5) the audience learns something about the nature of human existence.
Elements of Tragic Hero
1) Noble birth
2) Tragic Flaw causes downfall
3) loyal, full of high morals
4) Audience learns something through the character's downfall.
5) Tragic Flaw
Dramatic Foils (definition): two characters that contrast as a way to bring out their characters traits or personality.
Example: Banquo/Macbeth and Macbeth/Lady Macbeth
List of Motifs from ACT 1.
Birds: Egales, Sparrows, Martlet, Raven, Crows
Fair is foul and Foul is fair
Weather
The idea of things being planted or grown
1) Tragic Hero
2) Fated to fall
3) internal or external conflict
4) dramatic foils
5) the audience learns something about the nature of human existence.
Elements of Tragic Hero
1) Noble birth
2) Tragic Flaw causes downfall
3) loyal, full of high morals
4) Audience learns something through the character's downfall.
5) Tragic Flaw
Dramatic Foils (definition): two characters that contrast as a way to bring out their characters traits or personality.
Example: Banquo/Macbeth and Macbeth/Lady Macbeth
List of Motifs from ACT 1.
Birds: Egales, Sparrows, Martlet, Raven, Crows
Fair is foul and Foul is fair
Weather
The idea of things being planted or grown
Act 1 Paragraph Summary
The Witches meet during a battle foretelling that they will meet again on the battlefield with MacBeth. King Duncan hears from a Bloody Captain that thanks to MacBeth and Banquo they have won the battle. The Bloody Captain later reports that there is a traitor among them, The Thane of Cawdor; he is sentences to his death. MacBeth and Banquo meet the three witches, on which they tell MacBeth that he will be Thane of Cawdor and then king. Banquo doesn't believe the witches and they tell him his fortune as well, that he will won't happy, but yet more happier. After the witches vanished Banquo warns MacBeth to not trust the witches, for they love to play with humans. Lady Macbeth gets a letter from MacBeth explaining the witches propchey. Lady MacBeth then says he is not good enough to be king and with her help and the dark spirits MacBeth will become king. Lady Macbeth hears that King Duncan is coming and Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth of their plan. They plan to kill Duncan and put the blame on his guards. Macbeth starts to have second thoughts but Lady Macbeth tells him to not become a coward. Become a man! Macbeth's spirits raise again and they proceed to go on with the plan.
Words of the Day McBeth
Liege- noun; fedual loard
"My liege I have received word from the general!" the soldier spoke.
Mirth- noun; ausement and laughter.
In health class, no one could control their mirth due to Mr. Schmdit's loud pronountion of words.
"My liege I have received word from the general!" the soldier spoke.
Mirth- noun; ausement and laughter.
In health class, no one could control their mirth due to Mr. Schmdit's loud pronountion of words.
Friday, January 23, 2015
MacBeth Summary Questions
Scene I: The Witches are introduced as they arrange to meet MacBeth when the fighting is over.
Scene II: King Duncan hears good news of the battle; Banquo and MacBeth have fought valiantly against his enemies, and the king rewards MacBeth with a new title.
Scene III: The Witches speak prophecies to MacBeth and Banquo and the first prophecy comes true.
Scene IV: King Ducan receives MacBeth and Banquo with gratitude for their achievements, then announces that his son Malcolm will become king of Scotland.
Scene V: Lady MacBeth reads MacBeth's letter about becoming king.
Scene VI: King Duncan arrives at the Lady MacBeth and MacBeth's castle.
Scene VII: MacBeth starts to have second thoughts about killing Duncan, Lady MacBeth tells him to go with the plan, because it will work and he is not a man.
Act 2:
Scene I: Banquo and his son Fleance are going to bed when they come across Macbeth, who is going to kill Duncan.
Scene II: Duncan has been killed; Macbeth is already having second thoughts, but Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth to grow up.
Scene III: Murder has been found out and the porter is drunk; Duncan's sons run away for their lives.
Scene II: King Duncan hears good news of the battle; Banquo and MacBeth have fought valiantly against his enemies, and the king rewards MacBeth with a new title.
Scene III: The Witches speak prophecies to MacBeth and Banquo and the first prophecy comes true.
Scene IV: King Ducan receives MacBeth and Banquo with gratitude for their achievements, then announces that his son Malcolm will become king of Scotland.
Scene V: Lady MacBeth reads MacBeth's letter about becoming king.
Scene VI: King Duncan arrives at the Lady MacBeth and MacBeth's castle.
Scene VII: MacBeth starts to have second thoughts about killing Duncan, Lady MacBeth tells him to go with the plan, because it will work and he is not a man.
Act 2:
Scene I: Banquo and his son Fleance are going to bed when they come across Macbeth, who is going to kill Duncan.
Scene II: Duncan has been killed; Macbeth is already having second thoughts, but Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth to grow up.
Scene III: Murder has been found out and the porter is drunk; Duncan's sons run away for their lives.
End of Act 1: Questions 5-7 : Beginning of Act II (MacBeth)
1. After Lady Macbeth reads the letter, what does she tell us is her opinion of Macbeth, and how does she plan to help him? She thinks MacBeth is not good enough to win the title of king and he will never be good enough without her help. Lady MacBeth plans to kill Duncan so that MacBeth will become king.
2. What is Lady Macbeth’s “prayer” to the spirits after she learns Duncan is missing?
She invites the spirits into her body and make the heavens "blind" in the abyss of darkness. She tells the spirits to take everything away that makes her a woman.
3. What advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth when he arrives home?
She tells him that everything is planned and that everything will go according to plan and their future is sealed; leave everything up to her.
4. What are Macbeth’s arguments to himself against killing Duncan ?
Duncan has praised him and given him a new title, along with people seeing MacBeth as a hero and looking up to him as a role model.
5. What arguments does Lady Macbeth use to convince Macbeth to commit the murder?
Lady MacBeth tells MacBeth he will get no where if he doesn't do this and that he is a coward, not a man, if he doesn't go through with the plan.
6. What is Lady Macbeth’s plan?
Lady Macbeth plans to make Duncan's guards drunk to the point where they pass out, and then take the daggers of the guards; killing Duncan with them, killing the guards and putting the daggers in their hands to make it look like they did. Lady Macbeth also plans that after that they will make a lot of noise, sorrow, and grief.
VOCABULARY (from Macbeth)
1) Mirth-amusement or laughter; noun
2) Liege-a feudal vassal or subject;noun
3) Parricide- a person who commits an act;noun
4) Verity-something that is true;noun
5) Avarice-insatiable greed for riches;noun
6) Avaunt-before;noun
7) Posterity-all descendants of one person;noun
8) Homage-respect or reverence paid or rendered;noun
9) Cloistered-secluded from the world; adj.
10) Equivocator-unclear expressions or avoid commitment; verb
11) Eminence-high station, rank, or repute; noun
12) Avouch-to admit, to confess; verb
13) Thralls-a person who is in bondage, slave;noun
14) Malevolence-ill will, the quality, state, or feeling of being malevolent; noun
MACBETH: ACT II Questions
Scene i
1) Who says the following: “Their candles are all out. Take thee that too. A heavy summons lies like lead upon me, and yet I would not sleep. Merciful powers, restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature gives away in repose.” What is significant about the quote? How has the atmosphere of the castle been changed? Banquo. He is still thinking about the witches and their cursed prophecies.
2) Why does Banquo mention his dream of the Weird Sisters? Hint: Ironically this is his last dream.
Because what the sisters have foretold them is about to happen and he will never dream again.
3) What does Macbeth say he and Banquo will talk about later in private?
The witches prophecies and about how he will become king.
4) Reread lines 42-70. Briefly summarize what Macbeth is saying in this soliloquy.
That he is going to kill Duncan, with a real dagger and not the fake dagger he sees before him with the mind.
5) How does the illusion of the dagger play into the mindset of either witchcraft or Macbeth losing it.
The illusion of the dagger is showing that the witches prophecies are coming true and Macbeth is starting to have second thoughts.
Scene ii
1) What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, “That which hath made them drunk hath made me bold”? That the guard man have been drinking and are now passed out drunk, therefore Lady Macbeth has succeeded in her plan.
2) Symbolically what does the fatal bellman toll? More than one thing here. And who is the fatal bellmen—the one Lady Macbeth hears? The owl represents the bellman toll of bringing the fatal blow of Duncan.
3) How do you read the lines, “Had he not resembled my father as he slept, I had done ‘t.” What does this say about Lady Macbeth? Lady Macbeth would of did the deed herself of killing Duncan if he haven't had looked like her father.
4) Sleep is an important symbol in this play. Please keep a list of all the times (with line numbers) that sleep is mentioned in Act II. Attach and turn this list in with these questions.
5) What is meant when Macbeth says, “Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep”?
Macbeth won't be getting anymore sleep, because every time he will attempt to sleep he will be reminded of the murder he has done.
6) Why is Lady Macbeth upset with Macbeth towards the end of scene ii?
Macbeth has brought the bloody daggers with him and refuses to take them back, and Lady Macbeth takes them instead, because Macbeth has now become a coward.
7) What is symbolic about the knocking that Macbeth and Lady Macbeth hear?
God might be knocking at the door.
8) What does Lady Macbeth say about washing of hands at the end of the scene? Do you believe her?
That her heart is white and her hands are the same as Macbeth, but she is not a coward and that water can easily wash away the deed that has been done. No.
Scene iii
1) How is the Porter a humorous character? What does he say about drink? How does he metaphorical set the atmosphere of the scene? The Porter sorta of makes fun of the devil and the knocking that is going on within the castle. That the drink has not sharpen his sense and because of so has let the devil in the castle. The Porter sets the mood as a dark serious yet humorous atmosphere.
2) Who is at the gates? (more than 1 person)
Macduff and Lennox
3) What does Macduff mean when he says, “Confusion now hath made his masterpiece!”?
Chaos had crept into the castle and he doesn't understand what just happened.
4) How does Macbeth react to the news of the king’s murder? How does Lady Macbeth react?
Macbeth pretends to take the news aback and "tries" to vision what might have happened to Duncan.
Lady Macbeth pretends that she doesn't know what happened unless someone explains it to her, but she is told it's not meant for a woman to hear.
5) Where do Donalbain and Malcolm decide to go? Why?
Ireland, England, they believe that anyone related or even closely related to Duncan will be killed. Separation would be the best option to survive.
Scene iv
1) What is meant by the old man when he says, “On Tuesday last, a falcon, tow’ring in her pride of place, was by a mousing owl hawked at and killed”? What is symbolically suggested here? Hint: Relate the birds to scene ii. A falcon was killed by an owl. The falcon represents the king and the owl represents Macbeth; Macbeth killing Duncan.
2) What does Macduff say about Malcolm and Donalbain?
That they have fled and are not coming back; people are putting the blame on them.
3) What does Macduff say about Macbeth?
Macduff doesn't trust Macbeth; not going to Scone.
4) What is meant by the line, “Lest our old robes sit easier than our new”?
Everything was peaceful and fine with Duncan king, but how would it be with Macbeth being king?
5) Why doesn’t Macduff go to the coronation?
He is supiocius of Macbeth and is going to try to get the truth out.
2. What is Lady Macbeth’s “prayer” to the spirits after she learns Duncan is missing?
She invites the spirits into her body and make the heavens "blind" in the abyss of darkness. She tells the spirits to take everything away that makes her a woman.
3. What advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth when he arrives home?
She tells him that everything is planned and that everything will go according to plan and their future is sealed; leave everything up to her.
4. What are Macbeth’s arguments to himself against killing Duncan ?
Duncan has praised him and given him a new title, along with people seeing MacBeth as a hero and looking up to him as a role model.
5. What arguments does Lady Macbeth use to convince Macbeth to commit the murder?
Lady MacBeth tells MacBeth he will get no where if he doesn't do this and that he is a coward, not a man, if he doesn't go through with the plan.
6. What is Lady Macbeth’s plan?
Lady Macbeth plans to make Duncan's guards drunk to the point where they pass out, and then take the daggers of the guards; killing Duncan with them, killing the guards and putting the daggers in their hands to make it look like they did. Lady Macbeth also plans that after that they will make a lot of noise, sorrow, and grief.
VOCABULARY (from Macbeth)
1) Mirth-amusement or laughter; noun
2) Liege-a feudal vassal or subject;noun
3) Parricide- a person who commits an act;noun
4) Verity-something that is true;noun
5) Avarice-insatiable greed for riches;noun
6) Avaunt-before;noun
7) Posterity-all descendants of one person;noun
8) Homage-respect or reverence paid or rendered;noun
9) Cloistered-secluded from the world; adj.
10) Equivocator-unclear expressions or avoid commitment; verb
11) Eminence-high station, rank, or repute; noun
12) Avouch-to admit, to confess; verb
13) Thralls-a person who is in bondage, slave;noun
14) Malevolence-ill will, the quality, state, or feeling of being malevolent; noun
MACBETH: ACT II Questions
Scene i
1) Who says the following: “Their candles are all out. Take thee that too. A heavy summons lies like lead upon me, and yet I would not sleep. Merciful powers, restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature gives away in repose.” What is significant about the quote? How has the atmosphere of the castle been changed? Banquo. He is still thinking about the witches and their cursed prophecies.
2) Why does Banquo mention his dream of the Weird Sisters? Hint: Ironically this is his last dream.
Because what the sisters have foretold them is about to happen and he will never dream again.
3) What does Macbeth say he and Banquo will talk about later in private?
The witches prophecies and about how he will become king.
4) Reread lines 42-70. Briefly summarize what Macbeth is saying in this soliloquy.
That he is going to kill Duncan, with a real dagger and not the fake dagger he sees before him with the mind.
5) How does the illusion of the dagger play into the mindset of either witchcraft or Macbeth losing it.
The illusion of the dagger is showing that the witches prophecies are coming true and Macbeth is starting to have second thoughts.
Scene ii
1) What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, “That which hath made them drunk hath made me bold”? That the guard man have been drinking and are now passed out drunk, therefore Lady Macbeth has succeeded in her plan.
2) Symbolically what does the fatal bellman toll? More than one thing here. And who is the fatal bellmen—the one Lady Macbeth hears? The owl represents the bellman toll of bringing the fatal blow of Duncan.
3) How do you read the lines, “Had he not resembled my father as he slept, I had done ‘t.” What does this say about Lady Macbeth? Lady Macbeth would of did the deed herself of killing Duncan if he haven't had looked like her father.
4) Sleep is an important symbol in this play. Please keep a list of all the times (with line numbers) that sleep is mentioned in Act II. Attach and turn this list in with these questions.
5) What is meant when Macbeth says, “Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep”?
Macbeth won't be getting anymore sleep, because every time he will attempt to sleep he will be reminded of the murder he has done.
6) Why is Lady Macbeth upset with Macbeth towards the end of scene ii?
Macbeth has brought the bloody daggers with him and refuses to take them back, and Lady Macbeth takes them instead, because Macbeth has now become a coward.
7) What is symbolic about the knocking that Macbeth and Lady Macbeth hear?
God might be knocking at the door.
8) What does Lady Macbeth say about washing of hands at the end of the scene? Do you believe her?
That her heart is white and her hands are the same as Macbeth, but she is not a coward and that water can easily wash away the deed that has been done. No.
Scene iii
1) How is the Porter a humorous character? What does he say about drink? How does he metaphorical set the atmosphere of the scene? The Porter sorta of makes fun of the devil and the knocking that is going on within the castle. That the drink has not sharpen his sense and because of so has let the devil in the castle. The Porter sets the mood as a dark serious yet humorous atmosphere.
2) Who is at the gates? (more than 1 person)
Macduff and Lennox
3) What does Macduff mean when he says, “Confusion now hath made his masterpiece!”?
Chaos had crept into the castle and he doesn't understand what just happened.
4) How does Macbeth react to the news of the king’s murder? How does Lady Macbeth react?
Macbeth pretends to take the news aback and "tries" to vision what might have happened to Duncan.
Lady Macbeth pretends that she doesn't know what happened unless someone explains it to her, but she is told it's not meant for a woman to hear.
5) Where do Donalbain and Malcolm decide to go? Why?
Ireland, England, they believe that anyone related or even closely related to Duncan will be killed. Separation would be the best option to survive.
Scene iv
1) What is meant by the old man when he says, “On Tuesday last, a falcon, tow’ring in her pride of place, was by a mousing owl hawked at and killed”? What is symbolically suggested here? Hint: Relate the birds to scene ii. A falcon was killed by an owl. The falcon represents the king and the owl represents Macbeth; Macbeth killing Duncan.
2) What does Macduff say about Malcolm and Donalbain?
That they have fled and are not coming back; people are putting the blame on them.
3) What does Macduff say about Macbeth?
Macduff doesn't trust Macbeth; not going to Scone.
4) What is meant by the line, “Lest our old robes sit easier than our new”?
Everything was peaceful and fine with Duncan king, but how would it be with Macbeth being king?
5) Why doesn’t Macduff go to the coronation?
He is supiocius of Macbeth and is going to try to get the truth out.
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