Act 1, Scene 7

Question 1

Macbeth is anxious and wants what needs to be done to be over

Answer 1

If it were done, when ‘tis done, then ‘twere well it were done quickly

Question 2

This short quote shows how Macbeth is fearful of retribution

Answer 2

Even-handed justice

Question 3

Macbeth is guilty and hesitant of having to betray Duncan’s trust so he can pursue the prophecies

Answer 3

He’s here in double trust: First, as I am his kinsman and his subject …. then, as his host

Question 4

Macbeth highlights how noble Duncan is as a king

Answer 4

Besides, this Duncan hath borne his faculties so meek, hath been so clear in his great office

Question 5

Macbeth states that the only thing fueling his desire is vaulting ambition

Answer 5

I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition, which o’erleaps itself and falls on the other

Question 6

Macbeth decides to no longer pursue his ambition through murder

Answer 6

We will proceed no further in this business

Question 7

Lady Macbeth belittles Macbeth about cowering out

Answer 7

Art thou afeard to be the same in thine own act and valour as thou art in desire?

Question 8

Lady Macbeth pressures her husband and attacks his man hood

Answer 8

When you durst do it, then you were a man

Question 9

Lady Macbeth shows her cruel nature about never breaking a promise

Answer 9

I would while it was smiling in my face ….. and dashed the brains out, had I so sworn as you have done to this

Question 10

Macbeth decides he will commit the acts and highlights his deceptive nature

Answer 10

I am settled ….. false faces must hide what the false heart doth know