act 1, scene 6: duncan + attendants arrival

Question 1

DUNCAN: “see, see, our [1] hostess”

Answer 1

[1] - honoured

dramatic irony, alliteration and repetition

Question 2

DUNCAN: “this [1] is a [2] place. the air is sweet and appeals to my [3] senses.”

Answer 2

[1] - castle
[2] - pleasant
[3] - refined

dramatic irony

Question 3

where is it set?

Answer 3

in a room in macbeth’s castle, lit by torches.

Question 4

duncan’s feelings towards macbeth:

Answer 4

loves him dearly and clearly intends to continue favouring him.